Research Associate (Lkyspp)

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-Associate-%28LKYSPP%29-%2833732%29/33732-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: August/September 2026 Application deadline: 15 August 2026 Please send electronic submissions to the NUS Career Portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.