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.
