Job Description

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is highly respected for its strong record of academic research and global experiential learning. WKWSCI is an iSchools member with an established history of library and information science education and research. WKWSCI seeks new faculty colleagues with a strong record of high-quality research and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of communication and information scholars.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Digital Humanities (Information Science)
The candidate would have experience in one or more of the following primary areas: computational text analysis, cultural analytics, digital curation and preservation, metadata and information organisation, critical data studies, or digital libraries and archives. The candidate is expected to hold a doctorate in an appropriate field such as Digital Humanities, Information Studies, Library and Information Science, Cultural Analytics, or related fields from a reputable university.
NTU is investing in digital humanities, arts, and social sciences. The selected candidate would contribute to this cross-disciplinary initiative.
Emoluments
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.
Application Procedure
Please click to submit the following documents to us:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
• Research and Teaching statements

The closing date for applications is 2 December 2025. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
For enquiries, please address to:
The Search Committee
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Review of the applications will begin on 3 December 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start in July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Company
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).
We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme.
About 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 realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.
The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.
Please click for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.
Eligibility:

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university.

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.

Application Procedure:
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We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020
Company info Telephone +(65)67911744 Location 50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
Singapore

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