ARI-NUS Postdoctoral/Research Fellowship Programme 2026 (Funded)

Deadline: August 14, 2026

Applications for the ARI-NUS Postdoctoral/Research Fellowship Programme 2026 are now open. The Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for the full-time position of Postdoctoral/Research Fellow to work on a four-year long research project, funded by the Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC) Singapore, under its Thematic Grant programme, Ageing Futures and Resource Environments of Foreign-born Singapore Residents.

The position is available on a full-time basis for one year in the first instance, with possibility for renewal into the second year. The successful applicant is expected to commence duties at NUS in October 2026, and no later than December 2026.

Benefits

• The appointment will be for a period of one year. An all-inclusive, fixed monthly salary of S$6,000-S$6,500 (depending on experience). This all-in sum is inclusive of stipends for housing and living expenses.
• Travel assistance will be provided for successful applicants from overseas. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for Central Provident Fund benefits. All salary and benefit-in-kind are subject to taxation in accordance with local tax laws.
• There is support for project-related research fieldwork and conference attendance (subject to approval).
• Research staff at ARI are expected to participate actively in research activities including attendance at seminars, conferences and ARI social events.

Eligibility

• Hold a PhD degree (or awaiting conferment) in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities, preferably in Social Geography, Sociology, Anthropology or Migration Studies.
• Show demonstrable evidence of a research interest in the themes of the project.
• Strong qualitative research skills; experience of working with mixed methods will be an advantage.
• To carry out fieldwork (interviews/observations) in the community, conversational proficiency in one or more of the following languages central to the research project: Hindi/Tamil/Bengali, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesian, and Vietnamese.
• Demonstrate potential in developing a record of publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Exhibit a high level of competence and flair in written and spoken communication and in academic writing.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and with non-academic stakeholders.

Application

To apply for this position, combine the following documents in one PDF and attach it under the CV column when submitting your application:

• Curriculum vitae
• A cover letter, of no more than 800 words, explaining the applicant’s past research experience and aptitude in relation to the research project
• Transcripts
• One writing sample (not exceeding 8000 words)

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For more information, visit ARI-NUS Postdoctoral/Research Fellowship.