Research Assistant (Asia Competitiveness Institute)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE's ACI research team invites applications for a Research Assistant to support projects on India economies. The role requires policy analysis and familiarity with socioeconomic development concepts, working under ACI Director, Professor Paul Cheung, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Economics or Social Sciences, have experience with large economic datasets, and can manage tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Familiar with socioeconomic development of India economies
• Familiar with working on the large economic datasets for statistical analysis
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Strong commmand of written and spoken English
• Able to multitask and manage tight timeline
• Able to work in a team as well as independently. Must be highly self-motivated
• Able to commit to at least 1 year of service

Skills

Policy analysis

Economics background

Statistical analysis

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics or Social Sciences

Tools

Stata

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Job description

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Research Assistant will be members of the ACI research team, working under ACI Director, Professor Paul Cheung, to work on a number of research projects related to India economies. The candidates should have experience in policy analysis and be familiar with the socioeconomic development of India economies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Familiar with socioeconomic development of India economies
• Familiar with working on the large economic datasets for statistical analysis
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Strong commmand of written and spoken English
• Able to multitask and manage tight timeline
• Able to work in a team as well as independently. Must be highly self-motivated
• Able to commit to at least 1 year of service