Research Associate (Johor Bahru-Based)

About the role

The Research Associate supports all research activities carried out by Asia Centre. The position is based in Johor Bahru and requires fluency in written and spoken English. It is open only to Malaysian nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to research conceptualisation and design, draft research proposals and implement surveys
• Carry out online and offline research, review and analyse documents, and summarise findings
• Compile data into tables and infographics and prepare presentations
• Design and administer online questionnaires, and coordinate interviews and focus group discussions
• Draft baseline studies, commentaries, website articles, narrative reports and policy briefs, and contribute to book chapters
• Liaise with donors, publishers, external researchers and speakers of research events such as conferences and seminars
• Support the day-to-day administration and reporting of the Centre's research projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in human rights or related subjects such as law, politics, social sciences, international relations, development studies or Asia/ASEAN studies
• One to three years of relevant research work experience
• Excellent oral, written and public presentation skills in English
• Ability to critically analyse and organise information from diverse sources
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

Required skills

• Expertise with MS Office tools
• Familiarity with CANVA, WordPress and other relevant software

To apply, candidates must submit a CV, a motivation letter, their expected salary and complete two application forms. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview followed by a written proficiency test, then a final interview.