Research Assistant (Asia Competitiveness Institute) (33658)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE is seeking a Research Assistant to join the ACI research team under the Director, Professor Paul Cheung, and work on several projects related to Indonesia and other Asian economies. The role emphasizes policy analysis, understanding socioeconomic development, and handling large economic datasets for statistical work.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, engage with stakeholders, and support analysis of Indonesian language materials while working

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency to support research, stakeholder engagement and analysis of Indonesian language materials.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the ACI research team on multiple projects related to Indonesia and other Asian economies.
• Conduct policy analysis and examine socioeconomic development in Indonesia and other Asian economies.
• Assist with handling large economic datasets for statistical analysis and contribute to research outputs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia proficiency

Education

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

Job description

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The RA 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 Indonesia and other Asian economies.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor/Masters degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Familiar with socioeconomic development of Indonesia and other Asian economies
• Familiar with working on the large economic datasets for statistical analysis
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency to support research, stakeholder engagement and analysis of Indonesian language materials
• Able to multitask and manage tight timelines
• Able to work in a team as well as independently. Must be highly self-motivated

Candidate must be able to commit to at least 1 year of service.