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Research Assistant (Institute for Environment & Sustainability)

Times Higher Education
9 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Research Field
Literature
Economics
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Singapore
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Job Description

The Institute for Environment & Sustainability (IES) is looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates for full-time Research Assistant to be part of our growing team focused on building climate and sustainability policy design, policy dialogues, and transition pathways in Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia, as well as within transnational and global governance initiatives.
Research Associates will engage not only in research projects but also in our ongoing efforts to further develop the Institute including carrying out seminars, workshops, and policy dialogues. 

Job Scope

The job scope includes:

  • Assisting in events management for the Institute
  • Supporting the PIs with research /project administration within the Institute
  • Supporting ongoing applied research projects on water policy/governance conducted in the Institute, including:
    • Conduct of literature reviews
    • Design, preparation and execution of research studies
    • Analysing research data (qualitative / quantitative) and packaging them into sections of a report
    • Manuscript preparation for publication/reports

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Able to start soon
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in economics or another social science discipline, with shown interest in water and/or environmental issues
  • Demonstrated rigour in literature review and report writing
  • Demonstrated research skills in conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
  • Demonstrated experience in project/research administration and management
  • Able to commit to meeting timelines/work milestones and able to multi-task

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department: Institute of Water Policy
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 21050

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