The RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies is
undertaking research into various aspects of food security and is
seeking suitable candidates for each of these 3 areas: 1) the impact of
climate change on food security; 2) the dynamics of food stocks in a
changing regional environment; and 3) building a dynamic model of food
availability to facilitate national policy planning. The research seeks
to provide policy guidance regional, national and local levels in the
Asia-Pacific.
Successful candidates will be expected to play an important role in
conceptualising and implementing project objectives, and to publish
widely in the content areas being explored.
(1) Impact of climate change on food security (Research Fellow)
Candidates should have a PhD in International Relations, Political
Science, Environmental Studies, Agricultural Economics or a related
field. Candidates should have demonstrable English policy/academic
writing skills, quantitative research experience, and a working
knowledge of food production systems. S/he also must be prepared to work
in an inter-disciplinary environment and conduct research across
different sectors.
(2) Dynamics of food stocks in a changing regional environment (Research Fellow / Research Analyst)
(3) Building a dynamic model of food availability to facilitate national policy planning (Research Fellow / Research Analyst)
Candidates applying for the research analyst positions (2) and (3)
should possess at least a Master degree in International Relations,
Political Science, Environmental Studies, Agricultural Economics or a
related field. Candidates should also have demonstrable English
policy/academic writing skills, quantitative research experience, and a
working knowledge of food production systems. S/he also must be prepared
to work in an inter-disciplinary environment and conduct research
across different sectors. Applicants who wish to work on building a
dynamic model of food availability are required to possess modelling and
agriculture expertise. For research analysts, opportunity exists to
apply for admission to a PhD programme. Applicants with a PhD will be
considered for the Research Fellow positions.
How to apply:
All applicants interested in the above positions should submit a full
CV with 2 published articles or writing samples, 2 reference letters, a
cover letter specifying how his/her qualifications match the job
description, and the Application for Employment Form (click here to
download the form) to the Head of Administration
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2013
Head of Administration
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Nanyang Technological University
Email: rsisrecruitment@ntu.edu.sg
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2013
Head of Administration
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Nanyang Technological University
Email: rsisrecruitment@ntu.edu.sg
