Total 297 admin assistant job vacancies in Education / Training category in Singapore

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct high quality research independently, as a candidate is expected to have relevant experience in one or more of these areas (e.g. mice/rodent handling, optogenetics and behaviours, animal surgery and dissection, calcium imaging, gnotobiotic studies and microbiome analysis, etc).

• Lead, assist or learn in a dynamic range of projects and lab duties, including but not limited to molecular biology and histology procedures, microscopy, rodent behavioural assays, neuroscience optogenetic and chemogenetic techniques, functional recording and calcium imaging, mice surgery, data analysis and presentation, lab maintenance and office, academic and administrative tasks

• Mentor and collaborate with group members and other research teams

• Demonstrate him/herself exceptionally self-motivated, a team player

• Any other responsibilities as advised by the PI based on the evolving needs in the lab

Key Competencies and Educational Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma or Bachelor degree in Biology or relevant disciplines

• Have a keen interest in the lab’s research theme on the microbiome gut brain neuroscience

• Be proficient in relevant techniques described above

• Be highly motivated and conscientious

• Demonstrate her/his competencies and qualifications satisfactorily

• Work independently, and also have the ability to work effectively in a team

• Have good organisational, verbal and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities:

Training & Supervision Support

• Assist the Instructor in managing daily work activities (e.g., sorting, cleaning, packing, assembling).
• Provide step-by-step guidance and hands-on supervision to trainees.
• Reinforce social skills, soft skills, and work discipline in a structured setting.
• Support in conducting daily exercises, cleaning, and other routine activities.
• Modify work tasks to ensure all trainees can participate effectively.
• Creating and adapting teaching materials and instructional aids.

Classroom & Operational Support

• Ensure trainees meet work expectations and deadlines.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and structured learning environment.
• Cover for instructors in other contract work or production classes when needed.
• Support special events, pop-up booths, awareness campaigns, and vocational training initiatives.

Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration

• Work closely with instructors, vocational trainers, and APSN’s Allied Professionals (AP) team.
• Assist in coordinating work orders and deliverables with external partners.
• Provide feedback on trainee progress and challenges to instructors.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records, allowance, and progress tracking reports.
• Assist in submitting reports on work performance and output quality.
• Ensure proper documentation of trainees’ daily activities and work completion status.

Job Requirements:

• At least possess G.C.E N Level
• Passionate about making a difference to improve the lives of special needs in the community
• Ability to assist instructors to roll out lesson plan and intervention plans for PWIDs
• Create good student development and classroom management plan
• Experience working with chronic conditions such as special Needs / Mental Illness is a plus
• Possess good problem solving skills to identity needs and create action plans
• Able to communicate with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of team and meeting deadlines and schedules
• Willingness to cover other classes and take on ad-hoc tasks as needed.
• Able to support special events, pop-up booths, and training initiatives.
• Open to learning and applying best practices in special needs vocational training.

Our client is a local leading education provider. They are looking for a Student Care Teacher / Assistant for the next phase of their business. They are located at East – Easily Accessible.

Student Care Teacher : Up to $3.5k

Assistant Teacher : Up to $2.5k

Responsibilities:

• Guide Primary 1–6 students with homework and academic support

• Deliver centre programmes and enrichment activities

• Monitor students’ progress and maintain communication with parents

• Prepare teaching materials and maintain a conducive classroom environment

• Ensure students’ safety, including school pick-up arrangements

• Support other duties assigned by the Centre Director

Requirements:

• Diploma or higher qualification in Mathematics, Science, or a related discipline

• At least 2 years of teaching or tutoring experience with primary school students

• Ability to teach primary-level subjects confidently

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/CV.

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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-Assistant-%28Synthetic-Biology-TRP%29/32540-en_GB/?st=18ABF0E49D06D254A4A78105FFD16B13FD4B62B3

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for one Research Assistant position in the Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Research Assistant/Associate (RA) will be responsible to Dr Shi Jiahai and work with a team of researchers. The research project revolves around applied synthetic biology and focuses on red blood cell biology.

The Research Assistant is expected to:

1. Take part in one or more research projects involving extracellular vesicle isolation, purification, characterization, and engineering, including the optimization of workflows for EV preparation from cell culture or biological samples.
2. Perform experiments related to molecular biology, cell biology, and vesicle research, including sample preparation, nucleic acid/protein analysis, and functional evaluation of EVs.
3. Assist in the development and optimization of EV purification methods, such as differential centrifugation, ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion chromatography, filtration, precipitation-based methods, or affinity-based approaches.
4. Support EV characterization using appropriate analytical methods, which may include particle sizing, concentration measurement, protein and RNA analysis, imaging, and biomarker-based assays.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mathematics or biotechnology;
2. Have knowledge and hands-on experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biological science;
3. Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, and be attentive to details;
4. Be passionate about science, self-motivated, naturally take ownership of assignments, and proactively propose solutions to arising obstacles.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Ms Suhana Binte Sulaiman, at suhana_s@nus.edu.sg

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to the NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Training Admin to support a Structured Training Program in the bank. This role is critical to ensuring the program remains compliant and well-coordinated through its completion. You will be the central point of contact for tracking progress, managing complex data, and coordinating essential program milestones for all eligible hires.
Contract period - 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• IBF Compliance & Data Management: Centralize, upload, and track all evidence required for IBF audit and reporting. You will oversee the documentation for hours of training, mentorship meetings, and department rotations for every eligible participant.

• Advanced Reporting: Maintain comprehensive trackers to monitor program completion rates. You will generate regular reports for stakeholders to ensure all milestones are met within the regulatory framework.

• Department Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between the Training Department and various business units to schedule rotations and ensure mentorship sessions are conducted.

• Meeting Administration: Organize and facilitate program-related meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on timelines and deliverables.

• Administrative Support: Provide end-to-end support for the structured training lifecycle, from initial enrollment tracking to final evidence consolidation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expert Excel Skills: You must be proficient in managing large datasets. Mastery of VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas is essential for tracking and reporting accuracy.

• Operational Coordination: Proven experience in coordinating logistics across different departments or managing complex schedules.

• Administrative Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, specifically in maintaining audit-ready documentation and evidence logs.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with mentors, trainees, and department

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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-Assistant-2%2C-Dept-of-Finance/32528-en_GB/?st=9A6A65AE8A28B5EE49D54E569CB30C23403DC96A

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Job Description

I am looking for up to two highly skilled and motivated individuals to work with me as full-time research professionals. 

You will work with NUS Business School Professor Karsten Müller at the Department of Finance. For the most part, you will support Karsten’s research agenda on macro-financial linkages and historical macroeconomic statistics. This work uses macro and micro data and cutting-edge statistical methods to understand when credit booms endanger financial stability, what the sources of long-run growth are, and how boom-bust cycles can shape the economy of a country for decades. Among other things, you will help to (a) construct novel data sources to measure credit market conditions and historical macroeconomic outcomes, (b) analyse data to understand the role of financial frictions on firm outcomes, and (c) help estimate measures of economic activity ranging back centuries for many countries. 
 
You will work with us on a variety of tasks, including data collection and analysis, statistical programming and data visualization, conducting literature reviews, summarizing research findings and policy documents, and editing research papers. You will have access to resources, including part-time research assistants, and collaborate closely with other members of Professor Müller’s lab. The most important requirement for this position is that you are highly ambitious and eager to learn, and you should ideally bring a proven an interest in economic research. 

The position is based in Singapore. A successful candidate will be able to participate in the academic life at NUS, including the ability to attend research seminars and potentially PhD courses. I will support you in achieving your interests and goals, which for many candidates will mean applying to world-leading Master’s and PhD programmes, policy organizations, or industry jobs. NUS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job seekers.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates will:
(i)    have a strong background in economics, finance, or data science; 
(ii)    have a proven interest in economic questions, and an interest potentially pursuing an academic path;
(iii)    be able to work independently to solve problems; and
(iv)    be highly organized and pay attention to details.

A background in economics or finance is a plus but not necessary. I have often worked with computer science or data science students as well. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and self-directed, adept at learning new technical skills when needed. 

Candidates should submit the following documents:
•    Cover letter and resume
•    Transcripts from previous academic programs, where relevant
•    If available: A research paper (undergrad thesis, term paper, etc.)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Department / School
NUS Business School

Pay
Competitive with other world-leading research universities

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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-AssistantAssociate-%28Human-Potential-TRP%29/32544-en_GB/

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant/ Research Associate in the Human Potential Translational Research Programme (HPTRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.  The HPTRP aims to bring together researchers from a wide range of disciplines with an interest to maximise human potential. In HPTRP, focusing only on human studies, we aim to adopt a holistic perspective that considers human potential as an integrative measure of health, productivity, performance, human capital and overall well-being over the lifespan, in our environment. Appointments will be made on two-year contract, with the possibility of further extension.

Purpose of the post

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to coordinate data collection and support research operations under the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) birth cohort study.  The Research Assistant/Associate will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigators and study team members to ensure the successful completion of GUSTO projects on time. The RA’s principal role will be to work in general practices such as data collection, data entry and analysis and drafting of publications and reports.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant/Associate will liaise with the relevant personnel to smooth the process of recruitment and data collection and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator(s).

The Research Assistant/Associate will be expected to:

1. Conduct surveys and interviews with children, adolescents, and parents at KK Children’s and Women’s Hospital. 
2. Manage the participant reimbursement schedule.
3. Maintain data security and confidentiality according to PDPA. 
4. Draft ethics approval forms in accordance with IRBs. 
5. Conduct extensive work with data, including organization, cleaning, coding, and analysis. 
6. Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants. 
7. Provide timely updates of the study to PI/Project Manager. 
8. Work flexibly with participants across a range of settings (e.g. hospital, university research lab), and hours (e.g., some weekends and evenings). 
9. Additional research and administrative duties (e.g. preparation of manuscripts for publication, conference presentations, purchases, grant reports).
10. Perform literature review, data analysis and drafting of reports and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or related disciplines 

• Strong background in developmental research and experimental design 

• Good statistical background (e.g. Microsoft Office, SPSS, R) 

• Experiences working with parents and children preferred  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please submit your application online.

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-Assistant-1%2C-Dept-of-Finance/32527-en_GB/?st=0B473217FD15668574730FF421287EC36ECD5BB3

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

I am looking for up to two highly skilled and motivated individuals to work with me as full-time research professionals. 

You will work with NUS Business School Professor Karsten Müller at the Department of Finance. For the most part, you will support Karsten’s research agenda on macro-financial linkages and historical macroeconomic statistics. This work uses macro and micro data and cutting-edge statistical methods to understand when credit booms endanger financial stability, what the sources of long-run growth are, and how boom-bust cycles can shape the economy of a country for decades. Among other things, you will help to (a) construct novel data sources to measure credit market conditions and historical macroeconomic outcomes, (b) analyse data to understand the role of financial frictions on firm outcomes, and (c) help estimate measures of economic activity ranging back centuries for many countries. 
 
You will work with us on a variety of tasks, including data collection and analysis, statistical programming and data visualization, conducting literature reviews, summarizing research findings and policy documents, and editing research papers. You will have access to resources, including part-time research assistants, and collaborate closely with other members of Professor Müller’s lab. The most important requirement for this position is that you are highly ambitious and eager to learn, and you should ideally bring a proven an interest in economic research. 

The position is based in Singapore. A successful candidate will be able to participate in the academic life at NUS, including the ability to attend research seminars and potentially PhD courses. I will support you in achieving your interests and goals, which for many candidates will mean applying to world-leading Master’s and PhD programmes, policy organizations, or industry jobs. NUS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job seekers.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates will:
(i)    have a strong background in economics, finance, or data science; 
(ii)    have a proven interest in economic questions, and an interest potentially pursuing an academic path;
(iii)    be able to work independently to solve problems; and
(iv)    be highly organized and pay attention to details.

A background in economics or finance is a plus but not necessary. I have often worked with computer science or data science students as well. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and self-directed, adept at learning new technical skills when needed. 

Candidates should submit the following documents:
•    Cover letter and resume
•    Transcripts from previous academic programs, where relevant
•    If available: A research paper (undergrad thesis, term paper, etc.)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Department / School
NUS Business School

Pay
Competitive with other world-leading research universities

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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-Assistant-%28Metabolic-Phenotyping-Core-%28MetCPU%29/32546-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant in the Metabolic Phenotyping Core (MetCPU) at the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. MetCPU provides human metabolic phenotyping services for subjects in clinical studies, who are typically recruited by the researchers themselves. These services include oral and intravenous glucose tolerance tests, the mixed-meal tolerance test, glucagon stimulation tests, euglycemic and hyperglycemic clamp studies, and indirect calorimetry. The Core also collaborates and provides research support service to other researchers in NUS and NUH.

Appointments will be made on a 12-month contract basis, with the possibility of extension which is subject to funding availability and performance.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator, team members and collaborators to ensure the successful completion of research projects and smooth operation of MetCPU. The RA’s principal role is to provide integrated research, clinical, coordination, and administrative support, including serving as study coordinator and liaison with other study teams and collaborators.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will liaise with the relevant personnel in university, hospital, and collaborating laboratories to streamline recruitment, biospecimen collection, biospecimen flow and processing, data collection, data management and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI). The RA will be able to:

• Oversee the general management and day-to-day coordination of the multiple projects across study sites;
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the projects, such as organizing regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team and collaborate with the study sites;
• Undertake the day to day running of the project at the study site, e.g. Collaborate and coordinate with team members at the study sites, recruitment, data collection at hospitals/university/participants’ homes;
• Maintain study database and tracking logs, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
• Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Assist with ethics and grant applications, renewals, safety documents, and ongoing regulatory and grant administration.
• Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI or team manager. 

Core operations and administration

• Assist with general upkeep of operation needs such as purchasing of items, tracking of inventory/consumables, maintain equipment, maintaining databases, protocols and documentation.
• Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI or team manager.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and issuing sales invoices for marine fuel deliveries, including VLSFO, MGO, and HSFO
• Enter and maintain accurate trade and delivery data in internal systems
• Verify quantities and pricing against contracts and trade confirmations
• Review Bunker Delivery Notes (BDNs) for completeness and accuracy
• Support reconciliation of supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain well-organized electronic records of transaction documentation
• Follow up with internal and external parties on missing or incomplete documents
• Assist with payment tracking and basic receivables monitoring
• Support month-end reporting and general administrative tasks
• Assist in providing sample documentation during audits

Requirements

• No prior work experience required; internship or 1 year of relevant experience is a plus
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Interest in marine fuels and commodity trading

To Apply, please kindly email your updated resume to cv_estheryip@goodjobcreations.com.sg

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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-Assistant-in-Institute-of-South-Asian-Studies-%28South-Asia%29/32536-en_GB/

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Research Assistants (South Asia)

Established in 2004, the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) is an autonomous research institute at the National University of Singapore. It is dedicated to research on contemporary South Asia. The Institute seeks to promote understanding of this vital region of the world, and to communicate knowledge and insights about it to policy makers, the business community, academia and civil society, in Singapore and beyond.

The Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore is seeking to appoint two Research Assistants to its research team.

Focus Areas

Candidates should have research interests in one or more of the following areas relating to South Asia:

• International Relations, Multipolarity and Multilateralism
• Politics, Society and Governance
• Trade and Economics
• Strategic Technologies
• Sustainability and the Environment

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, South Asian Studies or a related discipline
• Strong theoretical and empirical grounding in South Asian politics, society, economics, development and/or international relations
• Demonstrated research and writing abilities, preferably with a focus on South Asia

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae and a writing sample (an authored article related to South Asia) in PDF attachment to the NUS Career Portal.

Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

The Research Assistant will lead a project on Waste-to-Resource technologies, with primary responsibility for the design, construction, and commissioning of a pilot-scale thermal waste treatment facility. This role contributes directly to the University’s mission of advancing impactful, applied research by developing and demonstrating sustainable waste management solutions that support resource recovery, environmental stewardship, and the transition to a circular economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technology screening and evaluation to identify suitable thermal treatment processes (e.g. gasification, pyrolysis, combustion) for diverse solid waste streams, including municipal solid waste.

• Contribute to the end-to-end planning, detailed design, installation, commissioning, and operation of a pilot-scale thermochemical waste treatment facility, including hands-on engineering and troubleshooting.

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PIs to develop and implement risk assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations for construction and operation of the pilot facility.

• Investigate and evaluate options for energy recovery and electricity generation from the thermal waste treatment process (e.g. syngas utilization, heat recovery systems, gas engine applications).

• Support the identification, characterization, and evaluation of value-added applications for solid residues generated from thermal treatment processes (e.g. biochar, pyrolysis char, ashes), including potential reuse pathways and performance assessment.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or closely related field

• Relevant hands-on experience (academic, pilot-scale, or industrial) in thermal waste treatment, process engineering, or related fields is an advantage

• Familiarity with best practices in waste management and state-of-the art technologies for solid waste treatment

• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, including mass and energy balance calculations and process performance analysis

• Experience or demonstrated ability in designing, building, commissioning, and testing pilot or demonstration-scale systems

• Competence in data and information visualization, including process flow diagrams, technical presentations, and performance reporting

• Ability to work independently and develop practical engineering solutions under tight timelines

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly

• Ability to collaborate effectively within an international, multidisciplinary team and across different time zones

• Proven ability to build rapport, influence technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

You will be part of a family to engage, nurture and motivate children through play and hands-on activities.You should be someone who loves working with young children aged above 2 months to 6 years and is able to:

1) Communicate effectively with young children, their parents and other staff.

2) Perform routine care for children in a quality and nurturing manner as well as ensuring the safety and hygiene of the children.

Requirements:

• Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education/ACEY
• Fluency in English/Chinese Language (spoken and written) In order to assist in the conduct of lessons in English/Chinese language
• Creative, energetic and inspiring
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team

Please state your expected salary and availability period clearly in your resume. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Location: Toa Payoh

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/Assistant-Manager-Manager%2C-Research-Admin-&-Programme-Management/32575-en_GB/

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Position Summary

The candidate will play an important role in driving research administrative excellence, managing research collaborations and grants in Operations Research and Analytics (ORA) at IORA. This role will be the key administrative point of contact for research teams, partners, and stakeholders, and will lead process improvements across research and programme management functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Administration, Collaboration & Grant Management

• Lead and oversee research administration activities within IORA, ensuring robust processes for research collaborations, industry partnerships, and compliance with NUS and funding agency requirements.
• Drive and coordinate research grant applications: Advise and support PIs and research teams in grant identification, application preparation, internal reviews, timely submission, and post-award administration.
• Monitor and manage grant portfolios: Oversee financial tracking, milestone monitoring, progress reporting, and compliance for all active research grants and collaborative projects.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison with academic, industry, and funding partners for research collaborations, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Supervise procurement, HR administration, and claims related to grant-funded activities; optimise processes for onboarding research staff, faculty, and students.
• Maintain oversight of research records, partnership agreements, and audit documentation for internal and external reporting.

2. Operations and Event support

• Organise event and seminar planning for IORA, including industry engagement events, workshops, and research seminars, ensuring effective resource allocation and logistics.
• Drive process improvements and digital transformation in research administration and programme management functions.

4. Leadership, Reporting & Compliance

• Compile, review, and submit management reports on research activities, grants and compliance for audits and strategic planning.
• Champion best practices in research integrity, data management, and regulatory compliance across all administrative processes.
• Represent IORA in meetings with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to research administration, grants, and postgraduate programmes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with further professional qualifications in research administration, business, or higher education management.
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience, with proven expertise in research administration, grant management, and postgraduate programme operations (ideally within a university or research institute).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage complex projects.
• Proficient in the use of research administration systems, grant portals, and office software

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-Assistant-%28LKYSPP%29-%2832626%29/32626-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant position for the period of August 2026 to July 2027.  The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Dean Dulay, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.  The successful candidate will support an active research program in comparative politics, with a thematic focus on state formation, colonial political development, governance, and public opinion in Southeast Asia and beyond.

• Conduct and synthesize literature reviews
• Assist in the design and implementation of survey and experimental studies
• Support multi-country data collection and fieldwork
• Carry out qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed journals
• Assist with interview coordination and transcription as part of ongoing fieldwork activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related social science discipline
• Prior research experience in comparative politics or Southeast Asian studies (advantageous)
• Proficiency in quantitative data analysis preferred
• Working knowledge of statistical software, particularly Stata and R, strongly desirable
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple tasks across concurrent projects in a fast-paced research environment
• Due to nature of the role, strong written and oral communication skills in English required

This is a one‑year, full‑time appointment based in Singapore, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding availability.