Research Officer, ASEAN Studies Centre - Singapur, Singapore - GovTech Singapore

Description

[What the role is]
The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic development.
Applications are invited for:

Research Officer, ASEAN Studies Centre (ASC)

[What you will be working on]

Roles & Responsibilities:

Provides research support to the Coordinator and Lead Researchers in ASEAN Studies Centre

Assists in the editing and production of the Centre's publications, including and the Survey Report

Assists in the organisation and management of conferences, training workshops and seminars/webinars including emceeing and note-taking as and when required

Maintains the Centre's webpage, mailing lists and social media including the active dissemination of its research outputs

Anchors the Centre's public outreach efforts and supports projects related to the understanding of ASEAN and the promotion of ASEAN studies

Undertakes research projects under the guidance of ASC Lead Researchers

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

BA/MA degree in international relations, political science, economics, sociology, Southeast Asian Studies or related fields.

Good communication and writing skills in English

Proficiency in a Southeast Asian language is a bonus

Experience in copy-editing and other forms of editorial work would be highly desirable

Knowledge of quantitative survey methodologies and statistical work

Proficiency in statistical software such as Excel, Stata, or R

Data visualization skills will be an advantage

Positive work attitude and ability to work under demanding circumstances

Team spirit, self-motivated and a high sense of professionalism

Application:

Applications should include a cover letter, a full CV, two referees, and two recent writing samples. The samples of writing can include the final project/thesis, articles or blog posts, research papers, etc.

Remuneration and benefits depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants will be invited to do a written test and interview if shortlisted.

Southeast Asian applicants only

Remuneration and benefits will depend on the candidate's qualification and experience.

Applicants will be notified if they are shortlisted within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)