Research Fellow (Asia Studies - ARI)

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Kent Ridge,
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Asia Research Institute

Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites application for ONE Research Fellow (or postdoctoral fellow) to join the project team of the collaborative project, “Archiving the Underclasses: Knowledge, Law, and Everyday Agency in Modern Southeast Asia,” directed by Associate Professor Maitrii Victoriano Aung-Thwin (PI). 

 

Funded by an Academic Research Fund (Tier 2) grant from Singapore’s Ministry of Education, “Archiving the Underclasses” uncovers the role of marginalized figures in the making of governmental archives and other data collections in Southeast Asia from the late eighteenth century to today. Rather than focusing on conventional subjects of knowledge production such as colonial explorers, government bureaucrats, and academics, this project instead examines the “underclass” figures that procure information for the archives, from suspected criminals and war captives to migrant laborers, language interpreters, and local guides. 

 

The project team—consisting of ten Singapore academics and the two new hires—will produce (1) a collection of publications on how such figures—through their involvement in administrative, legal, or extra-legal information-collection processes—shaped the “knowledge” that fills the archives, and (2) an online Archive of the Underclasses, a web resource providing access to primary source documents and interview transcripts about these figures in translation.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interested candidates, please submit your application by 15 January 2022. Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview, either in person or by zoom, as appropriate.

 

The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term contract of 35 months from the date of hire, likely to be in March 2022. They will receive an attractive monthly remuneration depending on experience and qualifications. The position will be based in Singapore, although some research travel may be permitted. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for central provident fund benefits.
 


Job Description
  • Contribute their own research to the project in the form of a published article or edited-volume chapter. 
  • To work closely with the PI and the project team to achieve the grant’s academic objectives. 
  • To oversee the publication schedule, liaise with project team members, manage project programming, procure the website’s scholarly content, and work with the Research Associate to hire and supervise the undergraduate assistants. 

    • Job Requirements
  • The ideal candidate will have an PhD in history, Asian studies, anthropology, legal studies, or a related discipline, as well as ongoing research interests related to the project themes.
  • Previous work experience with large academic grant projects (or something similar) would be an advantage. 
     

    • Application Process
    • To apply for this position, please combine the following documents in 1 PDF and attach it under the CV column when submitting your application:
    • Curriculum vitae (CV);
    • Article/chapter-length writing sample;
    • Cover letter of no more than 800 words, explaining your past research/work experience and interests in relation to the research project; and
    • Name and email addresses of three referees whom we may contact, one of whom should be your MA or PhD supervisor.

    More Information

    Location: Kent Ridge Campus

    Organization: Asia Research Institute

    Department : Research


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