Research Associate​/Institute Environment & Sustainability

The National University of Singapore is seeking a full-time Research Associate for the Institute for Environment & Sustainability. The role involves supporting research projects, managing events, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing data related to water policy and governance. Candidates should have a Master's degree in economics or a related field, with strong research and project management skills. Applications must be submitted through the NUS Career Portal.
Position: Research Associate (Institute for Environment & Sustainability)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

The Institute for Environment & Sustainability (IES) is looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates for full-time Research Associate 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 Master’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
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