Research Associate

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Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for an Assistant Lead (Sustainability Academy). Sustainability Academy is a “one-stop shop” for continuing education and training programmes (CETs) on climate, nature, energy, green finance and other sustainability topics. We provide holistic training for a diverse group of partner groups to develop competencies and capabilities, and better embed sustainability in their respective workstreams and domains. One of our key objectives is to upskill public and private sectors in Singapore and ASEAN on sustainability-related topics.
Job Description
Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for an Assistant Lead (Sustainability Academy). Sustainability Academy is a “one-stop shop” for continuing education and training programmes (CETs) on climate, nature, energy, green finance and other sustainability topics. We provide holistic training for a diverse group of partner groups to develop competencies and capabilities, and better embed sustainability in their respective workstreams and domains. One of our key objectives is to upskill public and private sectors in Singapore and ASEAN on sustainability-related topics.
The Assistant Lead will be responsible to support the Sustainability Academy in ensuring the timely delivery of CET with/for national, regional and/or international clients. You will support the Lead in terms of programme management activities, from the design, development and delivery of high-quality CET programmes to providing administrative and logistical arrangements from start to end of each programme. The position is expected to begin in May 2025 or soon thereafter. The appointment is for an initial period of one year with the possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities
Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships to promote the University’s continuing education and lifelong education objectives
Collect, prepare and review relevant sustainability CET courses offering statistics for reporting to senior management and internal/external stakeholders
Collect information on and review processes and systems for optimal efficiency and stakeholder experience, particularly on meeting new demands for sustainability courses and working with existing NUS course owners to build a new pipeline of courses
Play a critical role in CET Programme development on programme content, instructional design, managing instructors and participants
Execute or provide expertise and support to business development strategy and activities for sales of CNCS CET Programmes with a focus on demand generation, lead nurturing and client conversion
Represent the Centre at events and establish relationships with key stakeholders for potential collaborations
Support coordination of activities and the delivery of programmes, management of transactions and communications with external clients and vendors
Point-of-contact with instructors, vendors and participants for the smooth running of programmes.
Work with administrative and finance team in facilitating teaching approval and payments and to coordinate to prepare and file necessary documents for submission on time to the relevant funding bodies e.g. SkillsFuture Singapore
Work jointly with other NUS researchers, executive and admin staff to learn and share about NUS’s research and activities in order to best position the Sustainability Academy, to increase its standing and seek out more collaboration opportunities
Perform other tasks and duties as necessary
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree or wider training in a Sustainability, Social Sciences or Business/Economics/Finance related discipline.
Experience
More than 2 years’ professional experience in helping a company or organization grow, identifying new prospects and converting leads into customers or partners
Demonstrable commercial skills and good business sense so as to be able to identify and seize opportunities in a challenging and competitive market environment
Proven ability to build and maintain senior executive relationships, influencing senior executives’ agendas and supporting critical strategic decisions
Prior experience in adult learning/training an advantage
Industry-relevant connections, with a network of potential clients, collaborators and other relevant stakeholders in the climate change and sustainability space (e.g. research/academic institutions and tool providers)
Skills
Strategic thinking
Client-facing, project and stakeholder management
Good verbal and written communication
Attention to detail and proofreading skills
Personal and social skills
Fluent English is a must
Fluency in any of the ASEAN languages is a plus
About The Centre
The QS World University rankings regularly place NUS in the top 10 universities in the world and number one in Asia. The NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions is the focal point for world-class research and thought leadership on climate change impacts and solutions in service of society. The Centre aims to deliver new knowledge and solutions to inform policies, strategies and actions by producing credible, salient and legitimate science that informs nature-based climate strategies and actions, building capacity and empowering leadership and communicating and engaging with the wider society.
Application Procedure
For Research Associate Positions, Please Include
Interested applicants should submit the following via email to with the subject title “Application for Research Associate (Continuing Education & Training)” by
30 April 2025 :
Cover letter
CV/Resume
Contact information of three referees
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Biological Sciences
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 28285
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education, Education Administration Programs, and Strategic Management Services
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