Postdoctoral and Research Fellowship at Nanyang Centre for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University invites applications from eligible candidates to join us as Postdoctoral Fellows for the Academic Year 2019.
Applications are welcomed for the Research Themes listed below. Preference will be given to projects that cut across the boundaries of the arts & media, humanities, social sciences and communications disciplines. For more information on these disciplines, please visit the websites of the four Schools of the College:
- School of Art, Design, and Media (ADM),
- School of Humanities (SoH),
- School of Social Sciences (SSS), and
- Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI).
Successful candidates are expected to commence their Fellowships in July or August 2019.
Research Themes
- Health, Communication and Society
- Science, Technology and Society
- Digital Humanities & Digital Cultures
Eligibility
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree issued no more than 3 years prior to the time of application (i.e. the degree must have been obtained after Jan 1, 2016). Candidates who are finishing up their degrees must have their doctoral degrees conferred by July 2019.
Application process
Applications must include:
- the Official Application Form submitted as one single document (in Microsoft Word format);
- the Research Staff Application Form.
- Reference Letters
Applicants are advised to explore the research interests of the College’s faculty members to identify potential faculty Mentors. They must state the Research Theme for which they are applying for on the Application Form and demonstrate in their research plan how their expertise crosses different disciplines and relates to the Theme they are applying for.
Reference Letters: Reference Letters from at least two (2) referees, are to be sent by the referees to the address indicated below. Reference Letters must be on an official letterhead, and must be signed by the referee.
Please send completed applications and reference letters to:
The Associate Dean (Research)
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Email: AD-HASS-RESEARCH@ntu.edu.sg
Applications and Reference Letters must reach the College by 30 November, 2018 (11:59pm Singapore Time).
Only applications with the two completed forms and required number of reference letters will be considered. All applications will be processed by a Selection Committee. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Call will be launched in early November 2018. Please check back between 1 to 10 November 2018 for updates.
Further Information
The Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) scheme offered by the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences provides support of up to two years to recent PhD graduates who demonstrate outstanding promise in research and teaching in their fields of study. By offering new scholars the opportunity to develop research publications, hone their teaching, and network with academics, the scheme serves as a bridge between the scholars’ doctoral training and their entry into faculty careers. The College’s commitment to promoting interdisciplinary learning and research and the excellent resources across the University serve to enhance the training of new scholars as interdisciplinary investigators.
The Postdoctoral Fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance. Appointed Postdoctoral Fellows may be required to assist in teaching up to the equivalent of one semester-based course per academic year.
Nanyang Technological University,Singapore, is a world-class research university. It offers attractive remuneration and benefits. For information about the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, please visit www.cohass.ntu.edu.sg
For information concerning the postdoctoral fellowships, please contact:
The Associate Dean (Research)
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Email: AD-HASS-RESEARCH@ntu.edu.sg
