Job Title: Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation) (33804)
University-Level Unit: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Research Team
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Bukit Timah Campus
Posting Start Date: 21/07/2026
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: September / October 2026
- Application deadline: 31 July 2026
Please send electronic submissions to [Confidential Information]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Req ID: 33804
