Research Fellow / Research Associate - Energy Security Division

RESEARCH FELLOW/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 
(ENERGY SECURITY DIVISION)  

The Energy Studies Institute (ESI) is a research institute in the National University of Singapore seeking to advance the understanding of energy policy issues by conducting independent research and analysis. The Energy Security Division of ESI has a vacancy for a researcher in the social sciences relating to energy (politics, public policy, international relations, law, economics, geography) to join a multi-disciplinary team carrying out research into a range of different energy issues of concern to Singapore, at regional and international scales. 

Requirements:

• For Research Fellow, candidate must have a PhD degree in the social sciences, preferably relating to energy (politics, public policy, international relations, law, economics, geography).
• For Research Associate, candidate must have a minimum Masters degree in the social sciences relating to energy (politics, public policy’ international relations, law, economics, geography)
• A strong written and oral command of the English Language,
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job scope:

• Conduct research on regional and international energy issues as agreed with the Head of Division.
• Work as part of a team to produce project reports on topics assigned by the Head of Division. One of the ongoing projects concerns the governance of nuclear safety.
• Take the Principal Investigator role for assigned projects.
• Publish in international academic journals and produce policy publications.
• Carry out administrative tasks, including the organising of seminars, workshops and conferences, as well as other general tasks assigned by the Head of Division and the Executive Director.

Application Process (Refer to ESI Website for details)

1. Applicants are invited to email their applications to dannytan@nus.edu.sg, consisting of:
2. A covering letter setting out your motivations for applying to ESI and what you will bring to the institute;
3. Curriculum Vitae;
4. Certifications (in PDF format);
5. NUS-personal-data-consent form (please click here to download the application form);
6. One sample of an existing or on-going research project, in English. 
7. Three letters of reference. It is your responsibility to ensure that letters of reference are sent to us in confidence via email to dannytan@nus.edu.sg reporting on your academic standing and research project by 7 March 2020. Please ask your referees to type 'Letter of reference for [your family name]' in the subject line. Reference letters should state your name and position applied for.
8. The closing date for applications is 7 March 2020. You may wish to check with your referees that they have submitted their references before the closing date. 

Additional Application Information

1. Only fully completed applications will be considered (including submission of the three letters of reference).
2. Please keep your email and attachments below 10MB by zipping any large files. Emails larger than 10MB will be rejected by our email system.
3. The appointment is conditional upon approval by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Ministry of Manpower granting you an Employment Pass or other applicable work passes.
4. We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email). Candidates who do not hear from the University within 10 weeks after the closing date of the advertisement may assume the position has been filled