Career Opportunities

The successful candidate is expected to conduct policy-relevant and scholarly research and analysis on issues pertaining to small state security generally and in relation to Singapore, contribute to RSIS’ multidisciplinary research agenda, contribute to team research and policy-oriented projects, assist in organising conference seminars as needed, and teach on executive courses as required.

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field with good publication record or have substantial relevant working experience in a related domain. Applicants should also have experience and/or keen interest in research or policy work related to national security or a related field/domain.

All applicants should submit a full CV with 2 published articles or writing samples, 3 reference letters, a cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description and a completed Application for Employment Form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidate is expected to copyedit research products and other research output, provide research assistance to Head and Coordinator of the Programme, cataloguing, assist in organising conferences and seminars as needed, contribute to policy-relevant and scholarly research and analysis on issues pertaining to small state security generally and in relation to Singapore, and contribute to RSIS’ multidisciplinary research agenda.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in political science, international relations or related disciplines.  Applicants should also possess good writing and research skills with an aptitude and interest for in-depth research in national security or a relevant field.

All applicants should submit a full CV with 2 writing samples, 2 reference letters, a cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description and a completed Application for Employment Form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidate will be required to assist the Centre in the research projects on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The successful candidate is required to assist in research and writing on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in political science, social sciences, international relations or related disciplines. Applicants should also possess good writing and research skills with an aptitude and interest for in-depth research in the relevant field.

All applicants should submit a full CV with 2 writing samples, 2 reference letters, statement of research interests, a cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description and a completed Application for Employment Form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidates will be expected to focus on identifying power centers and faultiness in local Malaysian politics and society. The candidates are also expected to undertake research and writing on, Malaysia’s foreign policy, international relations, or issues related to Islam. Successful candidates are also expected to assist the Coordinator of Malaysia Programme with editing work and research for program research outputs; contribute to the RSIS Commentary series; publish op-eds aimed at a wider audience; as well as organize conferences and seminars, perform administrative support related to these events, and take notes at such events as and when required.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in political science, international relations or related disciplines. Applicants should also possess excellent language skills including strong Malay language competency, as well as good inter-personal skills.

All applicants should submit a full CV with 2 writing samples, 2 reference letters, a cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description and a completed Application for Employment Form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidate will assist the programme in a research project on religious extremism and political Islam. This research is intended to culminate in a book slated for publication by June 2020. This temporary appointment will be for a period of 6 months, subject to further extension thereafter. Remote working is allowed for this appointment, and the candidate will be paid a fee upon completion of deliverables specified by the programme.

Applicants should be an independent thinker with initiative and possess excellent research and writing skills. Applicants should minimally possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have research interests in Political Islam, Religious Extremism, Political Violence and Terrorism. Applicants should be fluent in both English and Malay, and proficiency in the Arabic language will be an added advantage.

All applicants should submit a full CV, one writing sample, 2 reference letters, and a cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description and a completed Application for Employment Form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidate will report to the Centre Manager and assume the following responsibilities:

• Manage office supplies stock and place orders
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees
• Update office policies as needed
• Book meeting rooms as required
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Schedule in-house and external events
• All general administrative duties
• Perform any other duties assigned by Centre Manager CENS.

Requirements:

• A-Level or Diploma
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Meticulous and good in verbal and written communication
• Pleasant and polite personality

All applicants should submit a full CV and a cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description and a completed Application for Employment Form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidate will assist to perform all activities within the Finance and Administration Departments.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with graduate office to process study awards and scholarship payments.
• Verify and process staff claims in the Integrated Claim System (ICS).
• Provide procurement support to process purchase requisitions, quotations, raise purchase orders and administer engagement contract to vendor.
• Responsible for implementing internal controls and proper documentation for procurements.
• Liaise with Shared Service Department and vendor to resolve payments issues and close all purchase orders.
• Update assignment codes in SAP, process payments and journal postings in SAP.
• Cash disbursement for conference participants on and outside campus.
• Cover reception counter duties (on rotation basis).
• Cash/cheque/donations collections for RSIS and liaise with NTU for banking and receipts
• Performs other finance and administrations duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP preferred.

All applicants should submit a full CV and stating current and expected salaries,together with a completed Application for Employment form to the Head of Administration.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Outreach and Senior IT Specialist and assume the following responsibilities:

IT Technical Support

• To provide IT technical support for:
  1. IT infrastructure and systems located within RSIS;
  2. software including customized software that the RSIS uses;
  3. telecommunication devices issued to RSIS staff;

• To provide IT training
• To perform data backup, software update and software/hardware upgrades
• To maintain software licenses records and managing equipment stock and other IT supplies (eg. Tagging, stock take, acquisition and disposal)
• To assist in implementing IT security systems and measures including IT security briefings;
• To manage IT equipment for deployment at conferences/workshop/seminars.

Administration

• To review and update the IT security policy paper;
• To manage IT resources within RSIS

Requirements:

• Diploma in Computer Engineering or equivalent with minimum 1 year’s relevant experience

All applicants should submit a full CV and stating current and expected salaries,together with a completed Application for Employment form to the Head of Administration.