Overview
Title of the project: State Boundaries, Cultural Politics and Gender Negotiations in Commercially Arranged International Marriages in Singapore and Malaysia (Synopsis attached at the end of document)
Investigators
• Professor Brenda Yeoh, Principal Investigator, Asia Research Institute and Department of Geography, NUS
• Professor Gavin Jones, co-Principal Investigator, Asia Research Institute and Department of Sociology, NUS
• Dr Chee Heng Leng, Senior Research Fellow, Asia Research Institute, NUS
Job Description
The Research Assistant will be involved in library and field research, including interviewing (in English and Mandarin) and ethnographic work. He/she will also assist the Principal Investigator and her research team with project coordination and financial administration of the project.
The Research Assistant may be enrolled in a graduate research degree on a part-time basis.
Requirements
The applicant should possess a good Honours degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences or Humanities. He/She should have the following:
• Ability to read and speak fluently in Mandarin and English
• Pleasant disposition, ability to converse and put people at ease
• Patience, perseverance and care for detailed work
• Ability to work in a team, alongside the researchers and other research assistants
• Experiences in conducting research is an added advantage
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions for the position are as follows:
• Contract tenable for one year in the first instance, renewable up till March 2011
• The position should begin on a mutually agreeable date between 16 December 2009 and 15 January 2010
• An all-inclusive and fixed salary which will commensurate with qualifications and relevant working experience
• Holiday leave of 28 days per calendar year, pro-rated by term of employment
• Other staff benefits entitlement
Invitation To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, together with an application form (please visit http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/docs/HR/APPLN%20FORM_RA.doc to download the application form), a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of their academic certificates, and transcripts of detailed results to:
Ms Chong Mei Peen
Assistant Manager
Asia Research Institute
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
469A Tower Block, Bukit Timah Road #10-01
Singapore 259770
Fax: (65) 67791428
Email: joinari@nus.edu.sg
Please indicate the post applied for at the top left hand corner of your envelope when submitting your application. Application via email is also acceptable. Postmark deadline for applications is 30 November 2009. Application review will begin soon after and will continue until a suitable candidate is recruited. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates who do not hear from the University within 8 weeks after the closing date of the advertisement may assume the post has been filled.
Enquiries of a technical nature may be sent to the institute by email (joinari@nus.edu.sg). Those relating to the nature of the work involved should be directed to the Principal Investigator, Professor Brenda Yeoh (geoysa@nus.edu.sg)
Source: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/article_view.asp?id=1
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
Title of the project: State Boundaries, Cultural Politics and Gender Negotiations in Commercially Arranged International Marriages in Singapore and Malaysia (Synopsis attached at the end of document)
Investigators
• Professor Brenda Yeoh, Principal Investigator, Asia Research Institute and Department of Geography, NUS
• Professor Gavin Jones, co-Principal Investigator, Asia Research Institute and Department of Sociology, NUS
• Dr Chee Heng Leng, Senior Research Fellow, Asia Research Institute, NUS
Job Description
The Research Assistant will be involved in library and field research, including interviewing (in English and Mandarin) and ethnographic work. He/she will also assist the Principal Investigator and her research team with project coordination and financial administration of the project.
The Research Assistant may be enrolled in a graduate research degree on a part-time basis.
Requirements
The applicant should possess a good Honours degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences or Humanities. He/She should have the following:
• Ability to read and speak fluently in Mandarin and English
• Pleasant disposition, ability to converse and put people at ease
• Patience, perseverance and care for detailed work
• Ability to work in a team, alongside the researchers and other research assistants
• Experiences in conducting research is an added advantage
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions for the position are as follows:
• Contract tenable for one year in the first instance, renewable up till March 2011
• The position should begin on a mutually agreeable date between 16 December 2009 and 15 January 2010
• An all-inclusive and fixed salary which will commensurate with qualifications and relevant working experience
• Holiday leave of 28 days per calendar year, pro-rated by term of employment
• Other staff benefits entitlement
Invitation To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, together with an application form (please visit http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/docs/HR/APPLN%20FORM_RA.doc to download the application form), a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of their academic certificates, and transcripts of detailed results to:
Ms Chong Mei Peen
Assistant Manager
Asia Research Institute
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
469A Tower Block, Bukit Timah Road #10-01
Singapore 259770
Fax: (65) 67791428
Email: joinari@nus.edu.sg
Please indicate the post applied for at the top left hand corner of your envelope when submitting your application. Application via email is also acceptable. Postmark deadline for applications is 30 November 2009. Application review will begin soon after and will continue until a suitable candidate is recruited. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates who do not hear from the University within 8 weeks after the closing date of the advertisement may assume the post has been filled.
Enquiries of a technical nature may be sent to the institute by email (joinari@nus.edu.sg). Those relating to the nature of the work involved should be directed to the Principal Investigator, Professor Brenda Yeoh (geoysa@nus.edu.sg)
Source: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/article_view.asp?id=1
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
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