Research Assistant in Middle East Institute

2 days ago


National University Of Singapore National University of Singapore Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Middle East Institute

The Middle East Institute (MEI) is looking for outstanding researchers for the position of Research Assistant.

As a Singapore-based research institute, MEI is well-positioned between the Middle East and East Asia. We are therefore on the look-out for researchers who not only have an in-depth knowledge of the Middle East but also understand Northeast or Southeast Asia.

In particular, we seek researchers with expertise in the following areas of relevance to the Institute's Research Clusters:

  1. Global and geopolitical dynamics, including in energy. of the Middle East, including China, Iran and Turkey.
  2. Economies of the Gulf states, and the social, religious and cultural reforms they are undergoing.

Job Description

The Institute's Research Assistant work under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director. You may therefore be asked to:

  1. Participate in current cluster projects and be encouraged to lead a project
  2. Assist with organising workshops and conferences
  3. Participate in the Institute's outreach activities
  4. Contribute to academic research via peer-renewed journals, books, and chapters where requested.

As a Research Assistant at MEI, you will be asked to contribute regularly to our publications and other communications platforms. Some activities you can expect to undertake include:

  1. Being actively involved in the activities of your chosen research cluster and those of the wider Institute Contributing at least three in-house publications.
  2. Write detailed analyses of current events for our stakeholders.
  3. Call for, and edit, papers offering in-depth analysis of a single subject, for quarterly publication.
  4. Providing short commentaries to our social media platforms.
  5. Where appropriate, accepting requests for commentary from local and international media.
  6. Participating in our outreach activities.

Requirements

  1. You must have fulfilled all requirements of securing a Bachelor or Master's Degree from a reputable university.
  2. Knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language is an advantage.

Terms of Appointment

  1. The appointment is for two years only.
  2. You will be paid a fixed monthly salary. This is an all-inclusive sum of stipends for housing and living expenses.
  3. Housing is NOT PROVIDED. You are expected to make your own private arrangements.
  4. All salary and benefits-in-kind are subject to tax as required by Singapore's tax laws.
  5. You will be eligible for support for research fieldwork and conference attendance.
  6. For further information on benefits, about working in NUS and living in Singapore, go to

Application Process

To apply for this position, please combine the following documents in 1 PDF and attach it under the CV column when submitting your application:

  1. Covering Letter;
  2. Curriculum Vitae;
  3. Copies of Certificates and Degrees (in English);
  4. Two samples of published work in English;and
  5. Two Letters of Reference

Additional Application Information

  1. Only fully completed applications will be considered including the submission of the two letters of reference.
  2. Only successful candidates will be notified (via email). If you are not contacted within ten weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, the position has been filled.
  3. Appointment is conditional on approval by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Ministry of Manpower granting you an Employment Pass or other applicable work passes.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Middle East Institute

Department : Research

Job requisition ID : 30387


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