[Easttimorstudies] National University of Singapore SE Asian Studies Programme Positions

[Jennifer Drysdale]

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>2 jobs at NUS!
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>August 2006 ADVERTISEMENT
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>POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
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>at the
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>SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME
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>of the
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>FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
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>NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
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>INVITATION TO APPLY
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>The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of
>Singapore, invites applications for the above, to be based in the
>Southeast Asian Studies Programme (http:/www.fas.nus.edu.sg\sea\).
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>AREA OF EXPERTISE
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>The successful candidate will be someone who holds a PhD degree (or is
>awaiting conferment) and has broad interdisciplinary expertise and
>research interests in Southeast Asian Studies (including specializations
>in anthropology, cultural studies, economics, geography, history,
>political science and sociology). The Fellow will work with faculty
>members in the Department with ongoing research in these and/or related
>areas.
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>TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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>The terms and conditions for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
>Postdoctoral Fellowships (FASS-PDF) are as follows:
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>             1. Contract tenable for one year and renewable, upon review,
>up to two years, to be awarded on a competitive basis to deserving
>candidates.
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>             2. A stipend of S$4,000 per month.
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>             3. An allowance of S$500 a month as contribution towards
>housing expenses for non-citizens and their spouses who do not own any
>property in Singapore and whose spouses are not in receipt of any form
>of housing benefits from their Singapore employers.
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>             4. Provident fund benefits for Singapore citizens and
>permanent residents.
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>             5. Travel Assistance, payable once only, as follows.
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>               * $2,000 for the Postdoctoral Fellow
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>               * $2,000 for spouse
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>               * $1,000 for each child up to a max of 3 children (up to
>age 18 years and for those of schooling age, in receipt of full-time
>education)
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>The above travel assistance is a contribution towards expenses incurred
>by the appointee and his/her dependants in re-locating to Singapore.
>Such expenses refer
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>August 2006
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>to costs for travel, packing, transportation and insurance of personal
>and professional effects as well as settling-in expenses.
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>The travel allowance is contingent upon the Postdoctoral Fellow's
>completion of his/her initial one-year contract. In the event that the
>appointee does not fulfill the initial one-year contract, the appointee
>shall be liable to refund the University a proportionate amount of the
>travel assistance granted to him/her and his/her dependants on
>appointment.
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>6. Foreign PDFs who are granted Singapore Permanent Residence will
>continue to receive an allowance of S$500 a month as contribution
>towards housing expenses. The allowance will cease once they acquire
>Singapore citizenship.
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>             7. .Medical benefits in accordance with the
>Medisave-cum-Subsidised Outpatient (MSO) Scheme.
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>             8. Vacation leave of 28 days per calendar year.
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>             9. Conference funding support of up to S$3,000 for each term
>of appointment, following normal approval procedures, to present
>research papers in local and overseas conferences.
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>             10. Research funding from the Academic Research Fund (ARF)
>in the capacity of Co-principal Investigator or Collaborator, subject to
>NUS guidelines. In outstanding cases, for projects with clear
>deliverables ending before the expiry of the PDF contract and with
>strong support by the Head of Department, a Postdoctoral Fellow may
>apply for research support as Principal Investigator. Research grants
>are awarded on a competitive basis, depending on the merit of each case.
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>             11. Research funding under the Faculty's Staff Research
>Support Scheme, if available.
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>             12. One month's notice for termination or salary in lieu of
>notice.
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>In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to
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>             * Present at least one seminar a year;
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>             * Give first right of refusal for at least one publication
>to a Department/Faculty-produced journal, where appropriate;
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>             * Contribute to the activities of graduate students;
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>             * Participate in a joint research project with NUS staff,
>where appropriate
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>PDFs may be required to participate in some part-time teaching of up to
>3 hours per week without additional pay.
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>APPLICATION
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>Interested scholars should submit the following by 31 December 2006:
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>             * An application form (can also be downloaded from the
>website http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/about/res_fellow_postdoc.htm )
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>             * Curriculum vitae, with complete list of publications
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>August 2006
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>             * Academic certificates and transcripts
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>             * 2 letters of reference
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>             * A detailed research proposal of 4-6 pages (double spaced)
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>To: Head
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>Southeast Asian Studies Programme
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>Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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>Blk AS3 Level 6, #06-17
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>National University of Singapore
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>Singapore 117570
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>Tel (65) 6516 6338
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>Fax (65) 6777 6608
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>Website: http:/www.fas.nus.edu.sg\sea\
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>SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME
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>Website: http:/www.fas.nus.edu.sg\sea\
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>The Southeast Asian Studies Programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social
>Sciences, National University of Singapore, seeks applicants for a
>scholar specializing in contemporary Indonesia at the Assistant
>Professor or Associate Professor level (tenure track). Disciplinary
>specialization is open but preference will be shown to those who engage
>in research on contemporary political and social issues. Applicants must
>be committed to working and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment
>with an area studies perspective. Candidates should have relevant
>teaching experience, should be actively engaged in research, be fluent
>in at least one Southeast Asian language, and show evidence of a strong
>publication record, or the potential to develop one.
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>In terms of teaching responsibilities, the successful applicant will be
>expected to teach at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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>Scholars willing to make a long-term commitment to the Southeast Asian
>region, including citizens of its countries, are especially encouraged
>to apply. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
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>The appointment will begin on July 1, 2007.
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>To apply, please submit a full CV and a statement describing your
>research and teaching interests. Please also arrange for three reference
>letters to be sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee under
>confidential cover.
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>Send inquiries and completed applications to:
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>Chair of the Search Committee
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>Southeast Asian Studies Programme
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>National University of Singapore
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>3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
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>Fax: (65) 6777-6608
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>Email: seasec at nus.edu.sg
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>Applications close on 15 November 2006. Salary will commensurate with
>qualifications and experience. An appointee may also enjoy the following
>benefits depending on the type and duration of appointment and
>citizenship:
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>Subsidised housing
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>Relocation allowance
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>Medical and Leave benefits
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>Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the selection
>committee's decision. Short-listed candidates may be invited for a
>campus visit.
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>Visit our website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/ohr/ for links to information
>on the Programme, the University, terms of service and the application
>form.
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><<job advert Indonesia1.pdf>> <<SEA PDF 2007 - Advertisement.pdf>>
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>Dr. Goh Beng Lan
>Associate Professor
>Southeast Asian Studies Programme
>National University of Singapore
>AS3 #06-13
>Kent Ridge Crescent
>Singapore 117570
>Office Tel: 65-6516-7935
>Office Fax: 65-6777-6608
>Email: seagohbl at nus.edu.sg
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