Career Opportunities

The successful applicant will join CMS’ research programme to investigate the impacts of heightened security competition on (1) economic and trade multilateralism and (2) security cooperation in ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific. This includes writing academic articles, policy reports, and commentaries, as well as contributing towards the Centre’s courses, events, capacity-building, and networking activities.

To apply, please click here : R00019958

The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the Programme through doing research, data management and publication on maritime security issues. In addition, the successful applicant will assist with arranging courses, seminars, conferences and workshops for the programme.

To apply, please click here : R00019719

The Military Transformations Programme (MTP) focuses on emerging military technology and innovation issues and their impact on strategic stability, regional military balances, and long-term military-strategic competition. A key area of research is military Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it relates to responsible governance, arms control and disarmament, international law, and norms. MTP also examines the implications of emerging military technologies in contested domains – outer space, underwater, cyber – and how selected countries, militaries, tech companies, and international organisations are implementing an operationalising military innovation, and why.

As a part of MTP, applicants can expect to contribute to the School’s multidisciplinary research agenda, team research and policy-oriented projects, and organise conferences and seminars.

To apply, please click here : R00020903

The successful candidate will be expected to monitor and publish their research on terrorist incidents, regional terrorist trends and patterns, and their implications for domestic and international security, monitor social media platforms and online radical narratives used by extremist or terror groups, conduct research and write op-eds, policy-oriented reports and research papers. The successful candidate will assist with organizing conferences and seminars and perform administrative support at these events, when required.

To apply, please click here : R00021472

The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the research output of the programme which includes policy papers, outreach programmes and executive education. The candidate should have suitable academic or relevant work experience in the field of national security policy and strategy. He / She will also be required to carry out some administrative work.

To apply, please click here : R00019529

The person will assist the Social Cohesion Research Programme with research and administrative duties. The work will cover areas such as how the social and built environment shapes inclusion, the various forms of religious digitisation, and detecting trends and patterns online. The research involves conducting in-depth literature reviews on topics such as social cohesion, religiosity, ethnicity, and nationalism, as well as carrying out multivariate analyses on cross-national data to assess social cohesion patterns. Administrative responsibilities include supporting strategic events and meetings, managing relevant databases, and providing key insights to aid decision-making and facilitate effective communication.

To apply, please click here : R00021527

The successful candidate will contribute to research on religion, interfaith relations, and social harmony.  Responsibilities include supporting applied and policy-relevant projects, assisting in publications and digital initiatives, contributing to public outreach and engagement efforts, and helping to plan and implement events. The candidate will also monitor regional and global trends related to religion and society and assist senior researchers in producing written outputs.

To apply, please click here : R00018997

The successful applicant will conduct research on China’s security and foreign policies, in particular its relationship with Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific in general. The successful applicant are expected to disseminate the research to a wider audience through writing commentaries and op-eds. The successful applicant is expected to be involved in research, and organizing events, including performing administrative duties where required, for the school.

To apply, please click here : R00019250

The successful applicant will assist in managing research projects and undertake research and reporting on current developments in Malaysia.  Administrative duties will include working with research partners and administrative colleagues, organising events, and managing the programme’s budget.

To apply, please click here : R00009707

The successful candidate will assist the Head, Human Resource in managing the full spectrum of HR functions, including manpower planning and budgeting, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, HR audits, and performance management.

To apply, please click here : R00020686