Research Associate (LKYSPP) (32762)

apartmentNational University of Singapore placeGeylang scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

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:

Job Description
  • Assist CAG research projects and activities, and support CAG Faculty, Faculty Associates, and Senior Research Fellows and Faculty in their research projects
  • Conduct research under the guidance of CAG faculty in support of ongoing CAG projects
  • Organise and support CAG events, including academic and policy conferences and workshops
  • Perform independent research, and write academic and policy research papers and reports
  • Compile and manage research materials and products
  • Prepare background briefs, presentations, and track specific issues
  • Provide editorial and management support to research projects, events, and publications
  • Undertake other administrative duties related to research projects such as managing correspondence and filing
  • Support CAG public engagement including social media content management and website maintenance
Qualifications
  • A Master's degree holder in a discipline within the social sciences and/or humanities
  • Expertise or interests in any of the following:
  • International Relations of Southeast Asia/ASEAN
  • Asian politics and international relations, including great power politics
  • Comparative National and Regional Resilience
  • Strong analytical ability and strong self-motivation
  • Able to work independently
  • An ability to engage with research and policy communities in Asia and around the world
  • A strong sense of collegiality
  • Due to the nature of the role, excellent spoken and written English is essential
  • Ability/experience with social media content management tools

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file) the below items:

  • Cover letter (max 1-page), with a brief statement of research expertise and its relevance to research interests as above
  • Curriculum vitae (max 2-pages)
  • Joining date: July/August 2026
  • Application deadline: 15 May 2026

Please send electronic submissions to ca•@nus.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department : Centre on Asia and Globalisation
Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 32762

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