Research Assistant, Asia Policy & Public Engagement

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites applications for a Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation). Based at Bukit Timah Campus, you will assist CAG research projects, support faculty and senior researchers, and help organise policy conferences and workshops.

You will conduct independent research under guidance, write academic and policy papers, manage materials, and contribute to public engagement including social media and website maintenance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social science or humanities discipline.
• Interest or expertise in Southeast Asia/ASEAN politics.
• Strong analytical ability and self-motivation.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Experience with social media content management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist CAG research projects and support faculty, associates, and senior researchers.
• Conduct research under guidance for ongoing CAG projects.
• Organise and support CAG events, including conferences and workshops.
• Write academic and policy research papers and reports.
• Prepare background briefs, presentations, and track issues.
• Provide editorial and management support to research projects, events, and publications.
• Undertake administrative duties related to research projects such as managing correspondence and filing.
• Support CAG public engagement including social media content management and website maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Policy engagement

English proficiency

Social media tools

Education

Master's degree in social sciences or humanities

Job description

National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites applications for a Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation). Based at Bukit Timah Campus, you will assist CAG research projects, support faculty and senior researchers, and help organise policy conferences and workshops.

You will conduct independent research under guidance, write academic and policy papers, manage materials, and contribute to public engagement including social media and website maintenance.