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

To apply, please submit the following to the American Economic Association's (AEA) JOE portal [JOE Listings Link]:

• 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: JOE Listings Link

Additional Information

JEL Classifications: F - International Trade; O - Innovation, Technological Change, Economic Development, and Growth; H - Public Economics.

Keywords: International Trade; Economic Development; Innovation and Technological Change; Public Finance/Public Sector Economics.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Academic Affairs