Research Assistant: China’s Foreign Policy & Global IR

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Asian Institute (EAI) at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant with expertise in China’s foreign policy and international relations to support policy-relevant research within the Institute’s IR cluster.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, translating Chinese-language sources, conducting mixed-methods research, drafting policy briefs, and coordinating research projects and events such as conferences and seminars.

Qualifications

• Strong Master’s degree in international relations, political science, China/East Asian studies, public policy, or a related field.
• Proficiency in reading Chinese-language primary and secondary sources and Mandarin is a strong advantage.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills for policy briefs and reports.
• Research skills in qualitative methods; quantitative/data skills are a plus.
• Prior experience in university research centres or think tanks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mixed-methods research on China’s international relations, including China’s foreign and security policy, US-China relations, and regional policy.
• Monitor, translate, and analyse Chinese-language sources; contribute to literature reviews and case studies; manage datasets, design surveys, and prepare charts/dashboards.
• Draft policy briefs and research papers; contribute to co-authored reports and presentations for academic and policymaker audiences.
• Coordinate research projects and assist in organizing conferences and seminars.

Skills

Chinese language reading

English writing

Qualitative research

Quantitative data skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in international relations or related field

Tools

R

Python

Data Visualization

Job description

The East Asian Institute (EAI) at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant with expertise in China’s foreign policy and international relations to support policy-relevant research within the Institute’s IR cluster.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, translating Chinese-language sources, conducting mixed-methods research, drafting policy briefs, and coordinating research projects and events such as conferences and seminars.