Research Officer, Asean Studies Centre

[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

[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 ASEANFocus+ and the State of Southeast Asia 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

Remuneration and benefits depend on the candidate’s qualifications 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)