Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realize their full potential in their respective areas of specialization. It will be awarded concurrently with the candidate`s appointment as a research staff in the schools under the following:

    * COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
    * COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES
    * COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
    * RESEARCH CENTRES

Eligibility

    * Candidates should have excellent academic records and research potential
    * Candidates must be recent PhD graduates or have completed 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university
    * The scheme is open to nationals of all countries

Terms and Conditions

    * The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.
    * In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure.
    * Leave and medical benefits will be provided. Other benefits may include passage assistance and baggage allowance upon appointment.

Applications
Applications must be made on the NTU Application Form (Research) obtainable here and submitted together with the following documents duly completed:

    * Detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of the Educational Certificates;
    * Three (3) International Referee Reports (including contact details) who are known to the applicant in the last 4 years ;
    * Statement of Research Intent
    * Grant Application Form which is available here and
    * List of Publications

Closing date: 18 February 2011

Please send your application to:
Deputy Director
Office of Human Resources
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
42 Nanyang Avenue, Level 4-07
Student Services Centre Singapore 639815
Fax: (65) 6792-5745

or Email: NTUResearch@ntu.edu.sg
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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