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Assistant Professor of Economics
Advertiser: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Field(s) of specialization: Development; Growth - International Trade - Public Economics
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Oei Tiong Ham Building, 469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, 259772, Singapore
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2025-07-01
Job duration: 4 years
Letters of reference required: 3
Application deadline: 16 Nov 2024 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)
Current search status: Reviewing applications
Posting end date: 31 Jan 2025
Ad text:

Job Description

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is a premier graduate public policy institution in Asia with a faculty of research-oriented scholars and distinguished practitioners. The School offers multiple master’s programs, a PhD program, and several executive education programs for policymakers in Asia and other developing countries.

Job Qualifications

The School invites applications for Assistant Professor positions in the following specializations: (i) International Trade; (ii) Innovation and Technological Change (AI, Digital Economy); (iii) Development Economics; and (iv) Public Finance. We are particularly interested in candidates who conduct applied research using Big Data and Data Science as related to Economics and Public Policy. Candidates for the Assistant Professor position should have a PhD in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field (received by July 2025) and demonstrate strong promise for a scholarly career and ability for teaching.

Other Information

The School offers competitive salary packages, with substantial grants for research and conference travel.

Application Instruction

To apply, please submit the following to the American Economic Association's (AEA) JOE portal; https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=111474073

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Job market paper

• Research statement

• Teaching statement

• Three letters of reference

To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply through the AEA's JOE portal by November 16, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Application Link: https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=111474073

Additional Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department: Academic Affairs

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