Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Centre-on-Asia-Globalisation%29-%2833804%29/33804-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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/ASEANAsian 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: September / October 2026
Application deadline: 31 July 2026

Please send electronic submissions to the NUS Career Portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation)