PhD Position in Mining Mineral Life
Overview
The School of Humanities and the NTU Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University Singapore offer a fully funded four-year PhD position under the project Mining Mineral Life: Extracting the Energy Transition in Southeast Asia. Led by Principal Investigator Assistant Professor Dr Adam Bobbette, the research programme spans research, artistic collaborations, and public engagement. The project investigates how mining for energy transition critical minerals transforms landscapes and livelihoods in Southeast Asia, integrating geoscience, artisanal knowledges, mineral cosmologies, and histories of critical minerals.
Who can apply
The position is open to applicants worldwide from all academic backgrounds, with candidates holding at least one degree in the humanities especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must propose an individual research project related to critical mineral extraction in Southeast Asia, which may engage with political geology, geo-solidarities, or mineral cosmologies.
What you get
The opportunity provides a fully funded four-year PhD position that includes funding for fieldwork and conferences.
Key dates
The application deadline is 15 November 2026.
Links in this posting
- The School of Humanities and NTU Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, invite applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position under Mining Mineral Life: Extracting the Energy Transition in Southeast Asia, led by Principal Investigator Assistant Professor Dr Adam Bobbette.
- The School of Humanities and NTU Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, invite applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position under Mining Mineral Life: Extracting the Energy Transition in Southeast Asia, led by Principal Investigator Assistant Professor Dr Adam Bobbette.
- Contact Assistant Professor Adam Bobbette for enquiries: adam.bobbette@ntu.edu.sg