Job Description

Job Title:  Research Assistant
University-Level Unit:  Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Institute of Policy Studies
Employee Category:  Research Staff
Location_ONB:  Bukit Timah Campus
Posting Start Date:  03/09/2026

Job Description

 

•    Assisting in the administration of on-going research projects.
•    Liaising with partner organisations and recruitment, management of undergraduate student researchers.
•    Conducting simple surveys and ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations, writing fieldnotes, and in-depth interviews.
•    Conducting literature reviews, data analysis and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in research reports, policy briefs, conference papers, academic journals, opinion editorials, and book manuscripts.
•    Presenting research work to internal and external stakeholders.
•    Undertaking other administrative duties such as facilitate IPS’s conferences, other research conferences, workshops, or closed-door discussions.

Qualifications

 

•    Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university.
•    Have keen interest in research and development to co-develop and test policy solutions with relevant communities and stakeholders.
•    Have familiarity with qualitative research methods, qualitative analysis and data analytical tools such as Nvivo and Qualtrics.
•    Have strong English communication, with an ability to write in a clear and engaging manner.
•    Have initiative and demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects.
•    Demonstrate commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought.

More Information

 

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34315

Req ID:  34315