Research Assistant (Centre on Asia Globalisation) (33804)

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 [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.