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Research Assistant - Asia Competitiveness Institute

National University of Singapore

Singapore, SingaporeOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

The Research Assistant will be a member of the ACI research team at the National University of Singapore working under ACI Director, Professor Paul Cheung. The role involves supporting several research projects related to Asian economies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct policy analysis on socioeconomic development in Asia.
  • Work with large economic datasets for statistical analysis.
  • Manage tight timelines while multitasking effectively.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor/Masters degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with the socioeconomic development of Asian economies.
  • Experience with large economic datasets and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to commit to at least 1 year of service.

Additional Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Department: Asia Competitiveness Institute Job Requisition ID: 30618

Key skills/competency

  • Policy Analysis
  • Economic Research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Socioeconomics
  • Teamwork
  • Organisational Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Multitasking
  • English Proficiency

How to Get Hired at National University of Singapore

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research NUS culture: Study university mission, values, and research focus.
  • Customize resume: Highlight relevant economic and analytical skills.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate past work with large datasets.
  • Show attention: Emphasize policy analysis experience.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review economic datasets analysis techniques.
Practice statistical software skills.
Study econometric modeling methods.
Familiarize with data cleaning processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe multitasking experiences.
Explain independent work challenges.
Discuss teamwork conflict resolution.
Outline time management strategies.