Geylang - Research Assistant (Social Inclusion Project) (28839)

apartmentNational University of Singapore placeGeylang scheduleFull-time calendar_month9/5/25

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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

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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

Responsibilites

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

Bachelors 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 email the following documents to Dr Ng Kok Hoe at [email protected]. Applications not submitted via e-mail may be overlooked. 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

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Job requisition ID : 28839

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