Work on questions that matter
Research with a short path to use
Our researchers publish in leading journals and sit in rooms where policy is decided. Both, usually in the same year.
Proximity to decisions
Our counterparts are ministries, regulators and financial institutions. Findings reach them directly.
Academic freedom
We publish what we find. Research agendas are set by researchers, not funders.
International collaboration
Joint work with universities and institutes across Asia, Europe and Australia.
Development support
Conference travel, methods training, and support for staff pursuing doctoral study.
How we work
We are a small centre, which means responsibility arrives early and titles matter less than contribution. Research assistants present at our weekly seminar alongside fellows, and co-authorship follows contribution rather than seniority. Fieldwork is part of the job across most workstreams. So is writing for people who are not academics — every project produces something a district official can read in ten minutes. We operate a hybrid arrangement, with core days on campus in Depok and flexibility around fieldwork and writing periods.
Current vacancies
We recruit for full-time research roles, research assistantships, internships and short-term consultancies.
No open positions right now. We still welcome speculative applications — send your CV to the contact address below.
How recruitment works
From application to start date, typically six to ten weeks.
Application
Submit CV, cover letter and a writing sample through the posting.
Screening
Applications are reviewed by the hiring panel within two weeks of the deadline.
Technical task
Shortlisted candidates complete a short, paid analytical task relevant to the role.
Interviews
Two rounds — one with the research team, one with the directorate.
Offer
References checked, offer issued, start date agreed.
Questions we are asked often
No. Most roles are open internationally, though some government-funded positions carry nationality requirements which are stated in the posting.
For roles involving direct government engagement, yes. For quantitative and modelling roles, strong English is usually sufficient.
Yes. Send your CV and a short note on your research interests to careers@ccsf.ui.ac.id. We keep applications on file for twelve months.
Sometimes. Several current staff joined as interns or research assistants, but we make no guarantee.
For most research roles, yes — typically a few weeks a year, depending on the workstream.