Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation) (33804)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 33 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Policy engagement

English proficiency

Social media tools

Formation

Master's degree in social sciences or humanities

Description du poste

Job Title: 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_ONB: Bukit Timah Campus

Posting Start Date: 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
• A strong 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