Research Assistant/Research Associate - Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG)

Research Assistant/Research Associate, Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS

Job Description:

• Assist CAG research projects and activities, and support CAG Senior Research Fellows and Faculty Associates in their research projects
• Prepare background briefs, presentations, and track specific issues
• Conduct independent research, and write academic and policy research papers and reports
• Compile and manage research materials and products
• Provide editorial and management support to research projects, events, and publications
• Organise and support CAG events, including academic and policy conferences and workshops
• 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

Job Qualifications

• A Master’s degree holder in a discipline within the social sciences and/or humanities
• Expertise or interests in any of the following:
  • China-India relations 
  • Asian politics and international relations, including great power politics and Southeast Asian regional politics 
  • Applicants with other areas of interests will also be considered if relevant to CAG research focus
• 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
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability/experience with social media content management tools

Application Procedure

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

• Cover letter, with a brief statement of research expertise and its relevance to research interests as above
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• At least one writing sample (in English)
• Two references/recommendation letters
• Joining date: January 2025
• Application deadline: December 15, 2024

Please send electronic submissions to Ms. Serene Teang (decb64_Y2FnQG51cy5lZHUuc2c=_decb64)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.