Research Associate (Singapore Literature)

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Singapore - Singapore

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The English Programme at Nanyang Technological University hosts a dynamic community of students and professors engaged in a wide variety of literary passions and projects. It is a research-intensive department with a particular focus in five key research areas: Singapore Literature Modern Literature Contemporary Literature and Culture Period Studies and Irish Studies.

For more details please view are looking for aResearch Associate to provide research and administrative support for an MOE Tier 1-funded project Smart Nation: A Literary Atlas. The project is a scholarly intervention that sets out to provide a fresh perspective on the complex negotiations between state society and science and technology in Singapore in order to address the vital and urgent questions pertaining to the necessary re-evaluation of these relationships in the twenty-first century and the role that culture plays in this task. Key outputs include a monograph on cultural representations of science and technology in Singaporean literature and a seminar series featuring prominent researchers working at the intersection of science and technology and literature.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collate annotated bibliography of Singaporean literary works that engage with science and technology as well as related themes

  • Close read Singaporean literary works that engage with science and technology as well as related themes

  • Assist with archival research both online and on-site

  • Assist with the preparation of manuscripts

  • Assist with administrative tasks pertaining to the organization of a seminar series

  • Oversee a small team of undergraduate student research assistants

Job Requirements:

  • Master qualification degree in English Literature or related field

  • Good written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to work independently under strict timelines with an eye for detail

  • Familiarity with Singaporean literature and/or literature engaging with science and technology-related issues is an advantage.

  • Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU


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