Research Associate/Research Fellow (English) - Choa Chu Kang

The English Progamme at Nanyang Technological University seeks to hire a Research Associate/Research Fellow to contribute to a new research project on comparative theopoetics and “thing theory” in twentieth-century poetry (“Myriad Things in Theopoetics”).

Research expertise in literature and religion in at least one religious tradition is required (including, but not limited to, Christianity, Daoism, Islam, Hinduism), alongside an openness to comparative religious perspectives. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary research community at NTU through the organization of seminars and poetry readings relevant to the project, in addition to being engaged in their independent research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research on twentieth-century poetry (including modernist poetry) and theopoetics (with a preferable focus on T.S. Eliot, H.D., Mina Loy, and/or Louis Aragon)
• Furnish relevant reports and/or literary reviews at regular intervals
• Assist in the organization of relevant readings and seminars on poetry and (comparative) religion
• Assist in editorial work and the publication of relevant research
• Assist in any/all further administrative tasks relevant to this research project (including budget management)

Job Requirements:

• Minimally, Masters in English Studies/ Religion (with a focus on literature)
• Applicants with PhD preferred
• Other PhD/Master degrees relevant to the research project may also be considered

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.