Research Assistant in Asia Research Institute (Migration and Mobilities)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Holiday leave pro-rated to 28 days

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant to support migration and sustainability projects under Prof Brenda Yeoh. Based in Singapore, you will conduct literature reviews, collect data, and help prepare reports and publications, while coordinating with an international team.

We seek a candidate with a Social Sciences background, strong English writing/editing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Social Sciences (Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science or Global Studies).
• Research interests in migration studies, climate change and/or sustainability.
• Strong English writing and editing abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple research members in the cluster/projects.

Responsibilities

• Data collection (primary and secondary)
• Literature reviews and analysis
• Write and edit reports, publications and materials
• Administrative support and coordination of workshops/seminars
• Collaborate with international team of migration scholars

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Team-building

Research skills

Editing manuscripts

English writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

Research Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable full-time Research Assistant to assist Prof Brenda Yeoh, on various migration and/or sustainability projects (see https://ari.nus.edu.sg/clusters/migration-mobilities/projects/ for more information). You will be based at the Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, and will also have the chance to work with an international team of migration scholars in the institute.

The successful candidate will be involved in primary and secondary data collection, literature review, writing and editing reports, publications and materials, administrative work as well as assist with organising workshops and seminars. The candidate will also assist on a new project on "Low-carbon communities and their futuring practices in Singapore".

• Good administrative, organisational and team-building skills, and an aptitude for working in a Southeast Asian context;
• Strong library research skills;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English, and the ability to write for a variety of audiences;
• Strong ability to perform editing work on manuscripts;
• A willingness to play a co-ordinating role in liaising with different research members in the cluster/projects.

The terms and conditions for the position are as follows:

1. An all-inclusive and fixed salary which will commensurate with qualification and relevant working experience;
2. Pro-rated holiday leave of up to 28 days per calendar year;
3. Medical benefits entitlement.

Job Requirements

You should have the minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent in the Social Sciences (particularly Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science or Global Studies). Your research interests should fall within a relevant area of the social sciences (e.g. migration studies in the Southeast Asian region, climate change and/or sustainability).

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview, either in person or by zoom, as appropriate.

Closing date for applications is 15 October 2026. Please note that no extension will be given.