Research Associate in Asia Research Institute (Carbon Governance in Southeast Asia, CGSEA)

Asia Research Institute

The Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for the full-time position of Research Associate to work on a major, five-year long research project, funded by the Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC) Singapore, under its Thematic Grant programme, entitled Climate Governance of Nature-based Carbon Sinks in Southeast Asia. The position is available on a full-time basis for one year in the first instance, with possibility for renewal up until the end of the project in September 2027.

Job Description

The successful candidate will possess relevant experience and interest in environment and development issues in Southeast Asia. The candidate will have expertise in Information Technology (IT) and website design, necessary for the operation and maintenance of our digital portal (Carbon Governance in Southeast Asia, CGSEA: https://cgsea.org/).

Candidate will be required to liaise with our research consortium members in maintaining our research networks and project updates on social media sites. The RA will also be responsible for administering all aspects of the project, from making travel and conference bookings to procurement and processing payments to compiling and collating data for annual reports and auditing, on a day-to-day basis. In addition, s/he will organise the logistical details of workshops and conferences and take minutes of meetings with stakeholders.

The RA will also take responsibility for liaising with Singapore-based community groups involved in the research.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate should have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Geography, Environmental Studies or International Development).

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Interest and experience in environmental governance processes in Asia.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
• Experience in the dissemination of information through various media platforms.
• Website design and maintenance experience.
• Basic accounting / auditing skills.
• Organizational skills for administrative tasks.
• Report-writing skills.
• Inter-personal skills for liaising with industry partners and collaborators and organising events.
• Ability to work independently and innovatively.

Terms and Conditions

1. Contract commencing as soon as possible for an initial period of 12 months.
2. A competitive salary and excellent working environment.
3. All salary and benefits-in-kind are subject to taxation in accordance with Singaporean tax laws.
4. Other benefits that NUS provides and information about living and working in Singapore are available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/potentialhires/index.html

Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please combine the following documents in 1 PDF and attach it under the CV column when submitting your application:

• Full Curriculum vitae, including the names of two referees who would be prepared to provide confidential references.
• Letter of application not exceeding 500 words, describing the reasons for being interested in the p