About this role
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 https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/english.
We are looking for a Research 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.
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About Nanyang Technological University Singapore
The National Institute of Education (NIE), an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is among the world's top education institutes, renowned for its excellence in teacher education and education research.
Founded in 1950, NIE has played a pivotal role in developing Singapore's teaching workforce. In a dynamic education milieu, NIE prepares teachers with the requisite values, skills and knowledge to meet the continuous demands of diverse learners across the lifespan.
The quality of our programmes is based on evidence-informed reviews and enhancement, and delivered with innovative pedagogies in digitally mediated learning spaces. Our degree, higher degree and professional development programmes offer global perspectives through international practice and semester exchanges, while 21st Century pedagogies, multidisciplinary curricula and service-learning initiatives help to develop the holistic reflective practitioner and school leader.
Internationally, the NIE has gained a strong reputation as a thought leader in the field of education and education-related disciplines, and built strategic alliances with many other renowned institutions in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The Institute also offers the only local sports-related undergraduate degree programme in Sport Science & Management that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers.
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What you'll do
- The Research Associate will collate an annotated bibliography of Singaporean literary works and assist with archival research. They will also help prepare manuscripts and organize a seminar series.
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