Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation) (33804)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires a Master's degree in social sciences or humanities, strong analytical abilities, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences or humanities discipline.
• Expertise or interests in IR of Southeast Asia/ASEAN.
• Knowledge of Asian politics and international relations.
• Strong analytical ability and self-motivation.
• Ability to engage with research and policy communities in Asia and beyond.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Experience with social media content management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist CAG research projects and support CAG Faculty, Faculty Associates, and Senior Research Fellows and Faculty in their research projects.
• Conduct research under the guidance of CAG faculty in support of ongoing CAG projects.
• Organise and support CAG events, including academic and policy conferences and workshops.
• Perform independent research, and write academic and policy research papers and reports.
• Compile and manage research materials and products.
• Prepare background briefs, presentations, and track specific issues.
• Provide editorial and management support to research projects, events, and publications.
• Undertake other 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 content tools

Education

Master's degree in social sciences or humanities

Job description

Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation) (33804)

University-Level Unit: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Research Team Employee Category: Research Staff Location: Bukit Timah Campus Posted On: 16/09/2026

Job Description

• Assist CAG research projects and activities, and support CAG Faculty, Faculty Associates, and Senior Research Fellows and Faculty in their research projects
• Conduct research under the guidance of CAG faculty in support of ongoing CAG projects
• Organise and support CAG events, including academic and policy conferences and workshops
• Perform independent research, and write academic and policy research papers and reports
• Compile and manage research materials and products
• Prepare background briefs, presentations, and track specific issues
• Provide editorial and management support to research projects, events, and publications
• Undertake other administrative duties related to research projects such as managing correspondence and filing
• Support CAG public engagement including social media content management and website maintenance

Qualifications

• A Master's degree holder in a discipline within the social sciences and/or humanities
• Expertise or interests in any of the following:
  • International Relations of Southeast Asia/ASEAN
  • Asian politics and international relations, including great power politics
  • Comparative National and Regional Resilience
• Strong analytical ability and strong self-motivation
• Able to work independently
• An ability to engage with research and policy communities in Asia and around the world
• Astrong sense of collegiality
• Due to the nature of the role, excellent spoken and written English is essential
• Ability/experience with social media content management tools