JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

Assistant Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2024-02_111474073
Date Posted: 08/01/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: SINGAPORE
JEL Classifications:
F -- International Economics
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
H -- Public Economics
Keywords:
International Trade
Economic Development
Innovation and Technological Change
Public Finance/Public Sector Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

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:
International Trade, Innovation and Technological Change (AI, Digital Economy), Development Economics, and 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 AEA's JOE portal:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three letters of reference

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

Additional Information
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department: Academic Affairs

Application Requirements:
  • Teaching Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Letters of Reference
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 01/31/2025