The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the tenure-track position of Presidential Young Professor (PYP) at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence in July 2027. Applications are invited from all major subfields of political science including, but not limited to, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy.
The NUS Presidential Young Professorship and NUS Presidential Fellowship Awards support and empower the brightest and most promising young academics in the early stage of their careers to develop into world‑class scholars who make a significant impact in their field. Applicants should have a clear research programme which uses innovative methods (eg experimental methods, application of computational social science, AI) that answer big questions in political science, and who demonstrate an ability to publish in the top journals. As a young academic at NUS, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse and dynamic community of scholars and students, to pursue excellence and innovation with a positive societal impact. Successful PYP candidates are awarded a start‑up grant package of either SGD 250,000 or SGD 750,000, depending on the demands of their research program. Successful PYP candidates are also granted an award of an additional SGD 250,000 for discretionary spending. You can find out more about the PYP program:
The NUS Department of Political Science is a leading global political science department, with a vibrant research culture and located in a cosmopolitan hub. It is one of 15 departments within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Southeast and East Asia are geographic areas of departmental strength, but our 20+ faculty members have research interests which range across the subfields of political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and governance and public policy. In addition, the world‑renowned Asia Research Institute (ARI) at NUS engages political scientists as part of its interdisciplinary community, as do our many area studies departments. Our department is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion as integral values in our strategic development. We also offer a competitive remuneration package, including housing and relocation benefits for eligible overseas candidates. The typical teaching load is three courses per academic year.
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal:
Application dossiers should include:
Review of applications will begin on 1 July 2026, and continue until an appointment is made. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If there are any questions, please email the search committee at POLPYPSearch@nus.edu.sg.
#J-18808-LjbffrAssistant Professor (Presidential Young Professor (PYP) • Singapore, SG
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