Asia Research Institute Postdoctoral/Research Fellowship 2026

Applications are open for a Postdoctoral Fellow position at NUS. The Asia Research Institute leads this four-year research project. Singapore’s Social Sciences Research Council funds the study fully. Researchers will study ageing among foreign-born Singapore residents. This examines how migration and ageing intersect over time. The role starts with one year, renewable for a second. Duties begin in October 2026, no later than December.

Program Snapshot

• Host Institution: Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
• Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
• Duration: One year initially, renewable for year two
• Start Date: October 2026, no later than December 2026
• Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

Research Focus

The project explores “resource environments” among ageing foreign-born residents. It examines formal and informal support networks they build. Researchers compare foreign-born and local-born older adults directly. The study combines survey data with in-depth qualitative fieldwork. Findings will inform policy on eldercare and digital inclusion.

What the Role Involves

• Conduct qualitative research with residents aged 55 and above
• Collaborate with researchers across different academic disciplines
• Present findings at domestic and international conferences
• Co-author publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
• Help organize project meetings, workshops, and grant applications

Financial Benefits

• Monthly salary between S$6,000 and S$6,500
• Salary includes built-in housing and living stipends
• Travel assistance provided for overseas applicants
• CPF benefits available for citizens and permanent residents
• Support for fieldwork and conference attendance

Who Can Apply

• Must hold a PhD, or be awaiting degree conferment
• Field should focus on social sciences or humanities
• Preferred backgrounds include sociology or migration studies
• Must show strong qualitative research skills and experience
• Conversational proficiency needed in a relevant regional language
• Strong academic writing and communication skills required
• Must collaborate well within interdisciplinary research teams

Required Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter, maximum 800 words
• Academic transcripts
• One writing sample, maximum 8,000 words

Application Steps

Combine all documents into a single PDF file. Submit through NUS’s official careers application portal.

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