Postdoctoral Fellow (Chinese Political Thought)

The School of Social Sciences at NTU Singapore is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which promotes interdisciplinary research and teaching across the full range of social science disciplines. Ranked among the world's top universities, NTU combines rigorous scholarship with an orientation toward addressing major societal challenges.

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  Conduct original archival and textual research on modern and contemporary Chinese political thought, with particular attention to Chinese-language primary sources

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  Develop and advance an independent research agenda aligned with the project's themes of electoral politics, institutional imagination, and intellectual history

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  Contribute to collaborative research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, working papers, and project reports

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  Assist in the organisation of project-related academic events, including workshops, conferences, and invited speaker series

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  Participate actively in the intellectual life of the Public Policy and Global Affairs Programme (PPGA) at NTU

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  Support grant-related administrative tasks and research documentation as required

• PhD in Political Theory, Intellectual History, or a relevant field, with a focus on Chinese political thought

• Strong research record commensurate with career stage

• Native or full professional proficiency in Chinese - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders

• Demonstrated expertise in archival research, including facility with handwritten Chinese-language primary sources

• Ability to engage with comparative and global frameworks in the study of Chinese political institutions

Interested applicants are to apply online with your CV and Cover Letter.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.