Research Assistant (Department of Political Science)
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Singapore, Singapore
Monthly remuneration depending on experience + qua...
Fully onsite
Second upper class degree in political science or equivalent
Multilingual ability to read primary archival material
Experience in conducting archival research and elite interviews
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for its Department of Political Science to work on a project examining governance outcomes and political stability in East and Southeast Asia. The position requires relevant academic qualifications and skills in research methodologies, with benefits including medical coverage and eligibility for Central Provident Fund benefits for Singapore citizens and permanent residents
Job Summary
The position involves working on a SSHR Fellowship project examining governance outcomes and political stability in East and Southeast Asia.
Successful applicants will receive staff benefits including medical coverage, vacation leave, and corporate discounts as full-time NUS staff.
The role requires independently collecting primary and secondary sources while contributing to papers, book chapters, and research reports.
Matching Summary
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The National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for its Department of Political Science to work on a project examining governance outcomes and political stability in East and Southeast Asia. The position requires relevant academic qualifications and skills in research methodologies, with benefits including medical coverage and eligibility for Central Provident Fund benefits for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Salary
Monthly remuneration depending on experience and qualifications; Not specified; Staff benefits including medical coverage and flexible spending account
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Second upper class degree in Political Science or equivalent
Multilingual ability to read primary archival material
Experience in conducting archival research and elite interviews
Nice-to-have
Data visualization and statistical analyses using STATA or R
Excellent writing and strong communication skills in English
Meticulous with good project management skills
Key Requirements
At least a second upper class degree
Citizenship or PR status for CPF eligibility
Language proficiency in Traditional Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog, Bahasa Melayu, Korean, or Japanese
Work Rights
Singapore citizens and permanent residents eligible for CPF