Research Associate (Institute for Environment & Sustainability)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Associate-%28Institute-for-Environment-&-Sustainability%29-%2832837%29/32837-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Centre for Water Policy (CWP), housed within the Institute for Environment & Sustainability (IES) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, is seeking proactive, dynamic, and self-motivated Research Associate to join our team. CWP works closely with Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, and international partners on applied research projects addressing urban water resources management, water governance, and policy design in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading researchers, contribute to cutting-edge research and policy dialogues at the intersection of water, environment, and sustainability, while also helping to strengthen CWP’s role as a leading regional platform for water policy innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate applied research projects on water policy, governance, and urban water resources management.
• The candidate is also expected to work on cross-sectoral projects in energy transition, climate change, sustainable livelihoods and more.
• Conduct literature reviews, develop research frameworks, and design/execute studies.
• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization, with strong emphasis on quantitative research skills.
• Draft and edit research reports, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts.
• Assist in project management and research administration.
• Contribute to the organization of seminars, workshops, and policy dialogues.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, environmental studies, or a related social science/quantitative discipline, with demonstrated interest in water / environmental issues.
• Strong quantitative research background (statistics/econometrics/data analytics).
• Proficient in at least one of the following statistical packages, R, Stata, Python.
• Demonstrated rigor in literature review, research design, and report writing.
• Experience in project/research administration and management.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Appointment Details
• Full-time position, based in Singapore.
• Initial contract with 3-month probation period, renewable on a yearly basis.

Job Application

Application Procedure:

Please include the following documents in the application:

• One-page cover letter, with a brief statement of relevant research expertise and description of skill sets (see “Requirements”)
• Research statement outlining research interest, and future direction (max. five pages)
• One writing sample
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts (Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral degrees): Scanned copies for initial application
• Details of two referees (preferably academic) who can comment on the applicant’s academic abilities and research experience

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about the Institute for Environment and Sustainability at https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/ies and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/