Research Fellow: Inclusive AI Governance in Southeast Asia

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education invites applications for a Research Fellow on a 24-month contract in the Humanities and Social Studies Education Department. The project focuses on Inclusive AI Governance in Southeast Asian cities, examining AI's impact on urban governance, healthcare and elder care, with comparative fieldwork across Singapore and regional cities.

The Fellow will contribute to theory-building, empirical work, and policy-engaged scholarship, coordinating with interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Sciences, Urban Studies or related disciplines.
• Experience in social science-related projects.
• Experience working in the Southeast Asian context.
• Experience working with a large research team.
• Independence in leading research, organizing fieldwork, and willingness to travel in SEA.
• Experience in writing journal articles, monographs, or op-eds.
• Knowledge of mapping tools is an advantage.
• Experience organizing workshops and conferences is an advantage.
• Southeast Asian language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• To work independently on the research project objectives and deliverables.
• To travel to Southeast Asian cities, organise fieldwork and collect data for the project.
• To analyse data, write reports, and publish journal articles/research papers for the project.
• To coordinate with the PI regarding project work, scheduling and deadlines.
• To coordinate with stakeholders across Southeast Asian cities for research travel, fieldwork and related tasks.
• Help in training undergraduate students to conduct research and fieldwork related to the project.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator

Skills

Independent researcher

Fieldwork coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Social Sciences or Urban Studies

Tools

Mapping tools

Job description

The National Institute of Education invites applications for a Research Fellow on a 24-month contract in the Humanities and Social Studies Education Department. The project focuses on Inclusive AI Governance in Southeast Asian cities, examining AI's impact on urban governance, healthcare and elder care, with comparative fieldwork across Singapore and regional cities.

The Fellow will contribute to theory-building, empirical work, and policy-engaged scholarship, coordinating with interdisciplinary