Research Assistant (LKYSPP) (32757)
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 cag@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: 32757
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