Research Associate (Institute for Environment & Sustainability)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Centre for Water Policy (CWP) within IES seeks a proactive Research Associate to contribute to applied research on water policy, governance, and urban water resources management in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The role involves collaborating with PUB and international partners to design studies, analyze data, and disseminate findings.

You will work with leading researchers, support policy dialogues, and help strengthen CWP as a regional platform for water

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with demonstrated interest in water/environmental issues.
• Strong quantitative research background (statistics/econometrics/data analytics).
• Proficient in R, Stata, or Python.
• Rigorous literature review, research design, and report writing.
• Experience in project/research administration and management.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate applied research projects on water policy and governance.
• Contribute to cross-sectoral projects in energy transition, climate change, and sustainable livelihoods.
• Conduct literature reviews, develop research frameworks, and design/execute studies.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and visualization with quantitative emphasis.
• Draft and edit research reports, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts.
• Assist in project management and research administration.
• Organize seminars, workshops, and policy dialogues.

Skills

Quantitative research

Statistics

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree in economics/public policy/environmental studies

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Job description

Job Description

The Centre for Water Policy (CWP), housed within the Institute for Environment & Sustainability (IES) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, is seeking proactive, dynamic, and self-motivated Research Associate to join our team. CWP works closely with Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, and international partners on applied research projects addressing urban water resources management, water governance, and policy design in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading researchers, contribute to cutting-edge research and policy dialogues at the intersection of water, environment, and sustainability, while also helping to strengthen CWP’s role as a leading regional platform for water policy innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate applied research projects on water policy, governance, and urban water resources management.
• The candidate is also expected to work on cross-sectoral projects in energy transition, climate change, sustainable livelihoods and more.
• Conduct literature reviews, develop research frameworks, and design/execute studies.
• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization, with strong emphasis on quantitative research skills.
• Draft and edit research reports, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts.
• Assist in project management and research administration.
• Contribute to the organization of seminars, workshops, and policy dialogues.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, environmental studies, or a related social science/quantitative discipline, with demonstrated interest in water / environmental issues.
• Strong quantitative research background (statistics/econometrics/data analytics).
• Proficient in at least one of the following statistical packages, R, Stata, Python.
• Demonstrated rigor in literature review, research design, and report writing.
• Experience in project/research administration and management.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Appointment Details

• Full-time position, based in Singapore.
• Initial contract with 3-month probation period, renewable on a yearly basis.