Policy Research Assistant, International Relations

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant specializing in China’s foreign policy and international relations to support policy-relevant research within the IR cluster and a multidisciplinary team.

Joining a dynamic, policy-oriented environment, you will work with experts across political science, economics, and public policy to analyze primary sources, translate Chinese-language materials, and contribute to dashboards, charts, and literature

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with strong analytic training.
• Proven ability to translate research into policy briefs.
• Experience with qualitative methods and, ideally, some Chinese-language sources.
• Strong English writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mixed-methods research on China’s international relations and policy issues.
• Translate and analyse Chinese-language sources; support literature reviews and datasets.
• Draft policy briefs and co-authored reports for academics and policymakers.
• Coordinate research projects and assist in conferences and seminars.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Stakeholder communication

English writing

Policy analysis

Education

Master's degree in international relations

Tools

R

Python

Data visualization

Job description

The East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant specializing in China’s foreign policy and international relations to support policy-relevant research within the IR cluster and a multidisciplinary team.

Joining a dynamic, policy-oriented environment, you will work with experts across political science, economics, and public policy to analyze primary sources, translate Chinese-language materials, and contribute to dashboards, charts, and literature