Job Description

Research Analyst / Senior Analyst / Associate Research Fellow (International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research)

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a leading research and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think-tank in the Asia-Pacific region. RSIS is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Junior Researcher in the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR).

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, 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.

Applicants should possess a good Honours degree or Masters in Humanities and Social Sciences, with a strong interest in security and terrorist/extremist developments and trends in a) Southeast Asia; or South Asia; c) or the Middle East; and be fluent in oral and written English. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia or other Asian languages will be an added advantage.

Application Instructions:

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A statement of research interests
• 2 published articles/op-eds or writing samples
• 2 reference letters

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Hiring Institution: RSIS

Nanyang Technological University