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Research Analyst / Senior Analyst / Associate Research Fellow (Centre of Excellence for National Security) [RSIS]
Role summary
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The role involves conducting independent and commissioned research on national, regional and international security issues at RSIS’s Centre of Excellence for National Security. Candidates should have a relevant degree, preferably a master’s or doctorate for senior appointments, strong analytical and research skills, excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to produce policy papers, reports and presentations. Experience in security studies, international relations, public policy, defence, terrorism or related fields is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively, engage policymakers and external experts, contribute to conferences and public events, meet research deadlines, and communicate complex findings clearly to academic and policy audiences.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is recognised internationally for work in engineering, science, technology, business, social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary research. NTU supports a diverse academic community of students, researchers and professional staff from Singapore and around the world. Its institutes and centres work closely with governments, industry and international partners on issues ranging from sustainability and artificial intelligence to public policy and national security. The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), where this role is based, is a leading graduate school and policy-oriented research institution focused on strategic studies, international affairs and regional security. The university offers a multicultural working environment, modern facilities and opportunities to contribute to research with practical relevance in Singapore, Asia and beyond.