Research Assistant (Social Inclusion Project) (28839)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support innovative policy analysis and engage with diverse audiences. The role involves administrative support, research tasks, and outreach activities to address social inclusion and inequality. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong analytical skills. Applications require a cover letter, CV, academic certificates, references, and a writing sample.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Interest in public policy and social inclusion issues.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative duties for research projects.
• Assist in research tasks including literature reviews and data analysis.
• Support outreach and engagement activities.

Skills

Analytical ability

Written and spoken English proficiency

Intellectual curiosity

Interest in public policy

Education

Bachelor’s in a social science discipline

Job description

The Social Inclusion Project (SIP) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy specializes in independent, rigorous and impactful social policy research on Singapore and the region. It focuses on overlooked and emerging social challenges, and how public policies can create an open, diverse and inclusive society. Its activities aim to influence policy thinking, shape public conversations and promote opportunities for participation. Established in 2020, the SIP has been involved in studies such as Singapore’s first Nationwide Street Count of Homelessness and Minimum Income Standards.

The SIP is hiring a full-time Research Assistant to join a team that conducts innovative policy analysis and engages diverse audiences with a variety of research outputs. The Research Assistant will be expected to support the unit’s administrative, research, and outreach and engagement activities.

Position: Research Assistant
Commitment: Full-time, 12 months
Starting: July 2025

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative duties for research projects. The Research Assistant will be required to support the fieldwork process from participant recruitment through the data management stages, and any other administrative tasks required beyond fieldwork.
• Assist in research tasks including literature reviews, qualitative data analysis, writing and publication of findings across mediums (e.g., reports, short papers, academic journals, conferences).
• Support a range of SIP's outreach and engagement activities, including our own events (e.g., public panel discussions, workshops), external invitations, and inter‑organisational collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a social science discipline from a reputable university (e.g., Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Intellectual curiosity and openness.
• Interest in public policy and its impacts on issues related to social inclusion and inequality.
• Understanding of the research and advocacy landscape in Singapore.
• Prior experience in research preferred.

Application

Interested applicants are invited to apply via the NUS Career Portal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• One-page cover letter, with a brief statement of interest and relevant experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Academic certificates and transcripts (tertiary only; scanned copies suffice for initial application).
• Details of two referees (academic or professional) who can comment on the applicant’s academic abilities and work experience.
• One writing sample, preferably from a student assignment, minimum 2000 words.