Research Associate (LKYSPP) (34958)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Associate in the Case Insights Unit (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy). The role involves research and writing on governance, supervising external writers, and delivering leadership programmes and case study workshops.

The position reports to the Head of the Case Insights Unit, with opportunities for training and consultancy across public policy projects. Location: Bukit Timah Campus, Singapore.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social or policy sciences.
• 3 years of work experience in public sector or policy-related fields.
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Confident presenter and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Research and writing: conceptualise and write case studies and other material on governance.
• Supervision and editing: supervise external writers and edit their work for publication.
• Programming and events: design and deliver leadership programmes and case study workshops.
• Training and consultancy: teach in leadership programmes and advise external clients in consultancy projects.

Skills

Research

Writing & editing

Independent & collaborative

Communication

Education

Master's degree (social/policy 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

The Case Insights Unit produces case studies that integrate theory and practice across a wide range of issues in public policy and governance with an Asian focus. Our repository of over 300 case studies is regularly used for classroom teaching in degree and executive education programmes at the School. They are also freely accessible to the public through the LKYSPP Case Study Library. To promote the use of case studies for learning, documentation and communication, we provide training and consultancy to external agencies. As a Unit within the Institute of Governance and Leadership, we also produce material on governance for a range of leadership programmes. We are looking to hire a Research Associate who can contribute to our growing portfolio of work. This position reports to the Head of the Case Insights Unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and writing: Conceptualise and write case studies and other material on governance
• Supervision and editing: Supervise external writers and edit their work to a high standard suitable for publishing
• Programming and events: Work with the team to design and deliver leadership programmes, case study workshops and other events
• Training and consultancy: Teach in leadership programmes and case study workshops, and advise external clients in consultancy projects

Qualifications

• Master's degree, preferably in the social or policy sciences
• 3 years of work experience, preferably in the public sector or policy-related fields
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Confident presenter and effective communicator

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute for Governance and Leadership

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34958