Visiting Fellow

ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute

Fixed Terms

Closing on 14 Sep 2025

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:

Visiting Fellow (Energy/Climate) (2-Year Contract)

What you will be working on

The Visiting Fellow will undertake research on Southeast Asia's energy transitions within the broader framework of a green recovery, focusing on the nexus between energy and climate and the advancement of regional energy cooperation. The position will entail analysing the political, economic, social, technological, and/or policy dimensions of planned energy transitions in the region. Country‑specific expertise within Southeast Asia will be considered an asset. Secondary areas of research may include, but are not limited to, climate governance — including carbon markets and sustainable finance — low‑carbon technologies, and energy geopolitics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct research and provide analysis in consultation with the Coordinator(s).
• Contribute regularly to ISEAS' research products such as Fulcrum commentary, Perspective, and Trends-in-Southeast Asia series.
• Assist Coordinator(s) in managing external grants and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist Coordinator(s) in liaising and coordinating the programme's research agenda.
• Assist in the conceptualisation and conduct of the annual Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey.
• Contribute to ISEAS' collective research efforts (media engagements, briefings to government agencies, overseas visitors and delegations, and reports).
• Plan and organize seminars, workshops, and outreach activities in accordance with the Institute's mission.

What we are looking for

Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Climate Science, Climate Policy, Environmental Science, Energy, Public Policy; International Relations; Economics or related disciplines (a relevant Masters' degree with work experience may be considered too).
• At least 5 years of experience in climate change-related research.
• Strong interest in the nexus between climate change and energy.
• Strong interdisciplinary work with good track record in research and publications.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English; working knowledge of other Southeast Asian languages will be an advantage.
• Team player with good interpersonal and networking skills.

Applications should include a cover letter, a full CV, two referee contacts, a strong research proposal on energy transitions in Southeast Asia of not more than five pages (double spaced) and a writing sample of a commentary nature. The proposal should discuss the topic to be examined, plans for any fieldwork and duration, projected timeline of research, and output.

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

About ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute

The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.

About your application process

This job is closing on 14 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute or the wider Public Service.