Postdoctoral Fellow (LKYSPP) in Singapore

Q: What qualifications do I need for the Postdoctoral Fellow (LKYSPP) position?

Applicants must hold a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field by the start date. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications or clear near-term publishable work is expected, along with demonstrated regional expertise in maritime Southeast Asia . A working knowledge of Malay and/or Indonesian is also important for engagement with regional sources. For guidance on strengthening your academic profile, see postdoctoral success strategies and how to write a winning academic CV .

Q: What research areas will the Postdoctoral Fellow focus on?

The position focuses on the international relations of the Indo-Malay Archipelago , primarily Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei . Research areas include maritime security and law of the sea , great power competition , regional institutions , economic statecraft , and climate, fisheries, and non-traditional security . The role emphasizes theory-informed, policy-relevant scholarship on security and political economy. Learn more about postdoctoral research roles in this postdoctoral fellow guide .

Q: Where is the job located and what is the application deadline?

The appointment is based at the Bukit Timah Campus of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy . The application deadline is October 25, 2026 . Review the full opening and related postdoc positions on AcademicJobs.com postdoc jobs .

Q: Is knowledge of Malay or Indonesian required?

Yes, a working knowledge of Malay and/or Indonesian is required to support research and engagement with Malay- and Indonesian-language sources . This may include reading policy documents, conducting fieldwork, or analyzing regional media. Strengthen your research positioning with postdoctoral success tips .

Q: What are the publication and output expectations?

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to produce at least 1 SSCI/Scopus journal article per year and 1 policy brief or working paper annually. You will also develop and maintain datasets relevant to the subregion, such as incidents at sea, infrastructure finance, trade/ship tracking, or fisheries enforcement , with proper documentation and reproducibility. For help presenting your publication track record, see how to write a winning academic CV .

Q: How do I apply for this Postdoctoral Fellow role?

Submit your application through the AcademicJobs.com platform using the job requisition ID 34122 . Prepare a current academic CV , cover letter, writing sample, and contact details for references. Explore more postdoctoral job openings to compare opportunities.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research on the international relations of the Indo Malay Archipelago)—focusing primarily on Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. The role emphasizes theory informed, policy relevant scholarship on security, political economy, and regional order in maritime Southeast Asia.

Research and publications
- Design and execute a coherent research agenda on the international relations of the Indo-Malay Archipelago (e.g., maritime security and law of the sea; great power competition; regional institutions; economic statecraft; climate, fisheries, and non traditional security).
- Produce high quality outputs: at least 1 SSCI/Scopus journal articles per year and 1 policy briefs/working papers.
- Develop and maintain datasets relevant to this subregion (e.g., incidents at sea, infrastructure finance, trade/ship tracking, or fisheries enforcement), with proper documentation and reproducibility.
Grants and projects
- Contribute to competitive grant applications; support delivery of funded projects (methods, fieldwork, reporting, budgets, and ethics compliance).
- Organize workshops/roundtables with regional scholars and practitioners.

Qualifications

PhD in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Geography, Public Policy, or related fields (awarded by start date).
A record of peer reviewed publications or strong evidence of near term publishable work.
Demonstrated regional expertise in maritime Southeast Asia.
Working knowledge of Malay and/or Indonesian to support research and engagement with Malay- and Indonesian-language sources.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department: Research Team

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 34122

Req ID: 34122

Job details

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (LKYSPP)
Employer: National University of Singapore
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Published: Aug 26, 2026
Closes:: Oct 25, 2026
Job type: Full time, Academic / Faculty, Political Science
Field: International Relations

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for the Postdoctoral Fellow (LKYSPP) position?

Applicants must hold a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field by the start date. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications or clear near-term publishable work is expected, along with demonstrated regional expertise in maritime Southeast Asia. A working knowledge of Malay and/or Indonesian is also important for engagement with regional sources. For guidance on strengthening your academic profile, see postdoctoral success strategies and how to write a winning academic CV.

🌏What research areas will the Postdoctoral Fellow focus on?

The position focuses on the international relations of the Indo-Malay Archipelago, primarily Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Research areas include maritime security and law of the sea, great power competition, regional institutions, economic statecraft, and climate, fisheries, and non-traditional security. The role emphasizes theory-informed, policy-relevant scholarship on security and political economy. Learn more about postdoctoral research roles in this postdoctoral fellow guide.

📍Where is the job located and what is the application deadline?

The appointment is based at the Bukit Timah Campus of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The application deadline is October 25, 2026. Review the full opening and related postdoc positions on AcademicJobs.com postdoc jobs.

🗣️Is knowledge of Malay or Indonesian required?

Yes, a working knowledge of Malay and/or Indonesian is required to support research and engagement with Malay- and Indonesian-language sources. This may include reading policy documents, conducting fieldwork, or analyzing regional media. Strengthen your research positioning with postdoctoral success tips.

📝What are the publication and output expectations?

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to produce at least 1 SSCI/Scopus journal article per year and 1 policy brief or working paper annually. You will also develop and maintain datasets relevant to the subregion, such as incidents at sea, infrastructure finance, trade/ship tracking, or fisheries enforcement, with proper documentation and reproducibility. For help presenting your publication track record, see how to write a winning academic CV.

📬How do I apply for this Postdoctoral Fellow role?

Submit your application through the AcademicJobs.com platform using the job requisition ID 34122. Prepare a current academic CV, cover letter, writing sample, and contact details for references. Explore more postdoctoral job openings to compare opportunities.