February 7, 2024

Call For Applications: Student Assistant at the Singapore Research Nexus (SRN)

The Singapore Research Nexus (SRN) is a unique academic resource covering the wide range of research on Singapore produced by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). It can be found at https://fass.nus.edu.sg/srn/.

SRN is part of the FASS Research Division and has been engaged in a project to update and showcase a database of academic research publications and creative work on Singapore. These publications all have relevance to Singapore and have been produced by FASS faculty and students, past and present.

We are currently accepting applications to be a student assistant at SRN from NUS FASS undergraduate or graduate students. We are looking for students who possess excellent English language skills as well as an interest in event organisation, writing about humanities and social science research, poster and publication design, and Singapore studies to join our team. Our preferred candidates are meticulous, possess good interpersonal and managerial skills, have experience in event planning, academic writing, and research, and are prompt with responses to queries. Knowledge of Singapore’s research and cultural scene is also an advantage. Additionally, prior experience with social media, WordPress, or similar platforms is a definite asset. Successful applicants for this position will be able to source for academic publications, creative work, and other Singapore-related research to add to the SRN website database. They will also be able to read and understand academic research articles and creative work, and write about them in a clear, accurate, and engaging way that general readers can understand and appreciate. In addition, successful candidates will assist in publication writing and design, research, logistics, and manpower for events organized with SRN and the Research Division.

The application period is until 15 April 2024 or until the position is filled. Successful applicants will start work in April or May 2024 and be appointed for a minimum 3 month to maximum 11 month period. The applicants can work up to 32 hours per month. The position may be renewable.

Please apply for this position by emailing the Singapore Research Nexus at nexus@nus.edu.sg with the subject line “Student assistant”, a cover letter, your Resume/CV, and a 1-2 page writing sample as attachments. Your Resume/CV should indicate your proficiency in English, as well as your relevant experience. Indicate also your level of proficiency in other languages, both written and spoken.

For details of the NUS Student Work Scheme, please refer to this link: https://nsws.nus.edu.sg/policies/ (you must be logged into the NUS intranet/VPN).

For further questions, please contact nexus@nus.edu.sg.