Research Assistant (Asia Competitiveness Institute) (30618)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to join the ACI research team, assisting in projects related to Asian economies. Candidates should have a degree in Economics or Social Sciences, experience in policy analysis, and strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written English is crucial. This position offers opportunities to work on significant research affecting economic development.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis.
• Familiar with socioeconomic development of Asian economies.
• Ability to work on large economic datasets.

Responsibilities

• Work on research projects related to Asian economies.
• Assist ACI Director in research activities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written English

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor/Masters degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

The candidate should have experience in policy analysis and be familiar with the socioeconomic development of Asian economies.

Qualifications

• 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