AI & Public Policy Research Fellow

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Institute of Policy Studies is inviting applications for a Research Fellow (AI and Policy) on a three-year contract. The role involves applied and policy-oriented AI research, collaboration with government agencies, academics, and international experts, and publishing across policy and academic platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in social science/public policy or have an exceptional track record in technology policy research, with strong qualitative

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in a relevant social science or public policy discipline, or exceptional record in technology policy research and management.
• Demonstrate strong research skills and interest in AI policy and governance.
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research (surveys, experiments, interviews, or focus groups).
• Excellent written English, ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research: literature reviews, environmental scans, AI strategy analysis, and workforce/cognition research.
• Support survey and experimental research with IPS Social Lab, including questionnaire design and analysis (SPSS, R, STATA).
• Design and conduct interviews, focus groups, and citizen deliberations; synthesize findings.
• Prepare discussion papers, reports, policy briefs, and journal articles.
• Coordinate projects, track milestones, and assist with research ethics submissions and events.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Policy analysis

English writing

Education

PhD in social science/public policy

Tools

SPSS

R

STATA

Job description

The National University of Singapore's Institute of Policy Studies is inviting applications for a Research Fellow (AI and Policy) on a three-year contract. The role involves applied and policy-oriented AI research, collaboration with government agencies, academics, and international experts, and publishing across policy and academic platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in social science/public policy or have an exceptional track record in technology policy research, with strong qualitative