Job Description

Job Title:  Research Associate (LKYSPP) (32762)
University-Level Unit:  Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Centre on Asia and Globalisation
Employee Category:  Research Staff
Location_ONB:  Bukit Timah Campus
Posting Start Date:  05/05/2026

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: 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 : 32762