Research Assistant: Policy & Social Inequality Research

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

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Institute of Policy Studies invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Society & Culture Department. You will join a research team evaluating policies and interventions related to inequality and social mobility, contributing to published reports and policy briefs.

The role offers training for fresh graduates or early career researchers pursuing policy, social science, or public service paths within academia, government, or private sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university.
• Be intellectually curious and possess strong research skills, preferably with some background and a keen interest in social issues and social policy
• Demonstrate experience and competency in working with and synthesising large bodies of data
• Strong written English skills required for report writing and professional correspondence
• Be resourceful in getting things done and be able to meet deadlines and work well with others

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and management of research projects, including recruiting and managing participants
• Conduct literature reviews, data analysis for qualitative and quantitative research, and support dissemination of results in reports and policy briefs
• Conduct research fieldwork, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, participant observations, field notes, and surveys
• Conduct data analysis and support publication and dissemination of results in reports, conference presentations and academic journals
• Undertaking other administrative duties relating to research projects, such as corresponding with stakeholders and coordinating with other departments
• Organising and reporting seminars and conferences

Skills

Strong research skills

Written English

Time management

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline

Job description

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Research Assistant (Institute of Policy Studies) (31845)

University-Level Unit: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Institute of Policy Studies Employee Category: Research Staff Location: Bukit Timah Campus Posted On: 26/10/2026

Job Description

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to hire a Research Assistant for the Society & Culture Department.

The Research Assistant will be working in a research team that contributes to IPS’ research programme on inequality and social mobility, including the evaluation of policies, programmes or interventions.

Researchers at IPS work on a variety of projects initiated by the Institute, the government and the non-profit sector, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The Research Assistant will be able to engage in research projects and have opportunities to co-author articles and research papers with other members of the research team. They will also benefit from exposure to intellectual exchange and networking with various stakeholders linked to the Institute’s work. This job will provide excellent training for a fresh graduate or an early career researcher who is seeking to develop a career in the fields of public policy or social science research, whether in academia, the public service, or the private sector.

The job scopeincludes:

• Assisting with the administration and management of research projects, including recruiting and managing participants
• Conducting secondary research (e.g., literature review), data analysis for qualitative and quantitative research, and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in reports, policy briefs, and conference and academic journal papers
• Conducting research fieldwork, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participant observations, writing field notes, and surveys
• Conducting data analysis and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in reports, conference presentations and academic journals
• Undertaking other administrative duties relating to research projects, such as corresponding with stakeholders and working with other departments (e.g., finance and event management)
• Organising and reporting of seminars and conferences

Requirement

• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university
• Be intellectually curious and possess strong research skills, preferably with some background and a keen interest in social issues and social policy
• Demonstrate experience and competency in working with and synthesising large bodies of data (gathered through primary and secondary research)
• Strong written English skills required for report writing and professional correspondence
• Be resourceful in getting things done and be able to meet deadlines and work well with others

The following are optional criteria that will give your application an advantage:

• Haveexperience in conducting research, whether qualitative (e.g., meta reviews, interviews and focus groups discussions), or quantitative (e.g., surveys, experiments)

To apply:

Please upload the following documents via NUS Career Page.

• One-page cover letter (with a brief statement of relevant research experience)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writing samples (min. 500 words)

Your cover letter should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work, if this position is offered to you.

(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.)

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Job requisition ID : 31845

Req ID: 31845 Apply now

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