National University of Singapore

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The Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/ecs/), a highly ranked research department in Asia, invites applications for Assistant Professor (tenure track) positions from outstanding scholars in all fields, with a particular focus on applied microeconomics.

Candidates should have a PhD in hand or firmly expect to graduate by August 2026. They should be engaged in a research program with the potential to influence their fields and demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising.

The Department is able to offer salary packages competitive with top North American institutions, with substantial grants for research and conference travel. We are a highly international faculty, with a strong focus on scholarly research. The Department also has a reputation for good teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The medium of instruction is English.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of important publications and/or working papers, research and teaching statements, as well as three letters of recommendation.

Interviews will be conducted online, starting in December 2025, with campus visits from January 2026. Please contact Satoru Takahashi (ecsst@nus.edu.sg), Chair of the Junior Search Committee, if you have further questions.