Research Assistant (Asia Competitiveness Institute) (29543)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is hiring a Research Assistant for the Asia Competitiveness Institute. This role involves contributing to research projects focusing on Asian economies and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields along with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis.
• Familiar with large economic datasets for statistical analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Work on research projects related to Asian economies.
• Collaborate with ACI Director and research team.

Skills

Policy analysis

Socioeconomic development understanding

Statistical analysis skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

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

Job description

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

The Research Assistant will be a member of the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) research team, working under ACI Director, Professor Paul Cheung, to work on a number of research projects related to Asian economies.

The candidates should have experience in policy analysis and are familiar with socioeconomic development of Asian economies.

• Bachelor/Masters degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Familiar with socioeconomic development of Asian economies
• Familiar with working on the large economic datasets for statistical analysis
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Able to multitask and manage tight timelines
• 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

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Asia Competitiveness Institute

Job requisition ID : 29543