Policy Research Assistant — Fieldwork & Data Insight

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks an assistant to support ongoing research projects at the Institute of Policy Studies. The role involves liaising with partner organisations, coordinating undergraduate researchers, and performing qualitative fieldwork and data analysis.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong English, and the ability to meet deadlines while contributing to policy-focused research outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science discipline is required.
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis.
• Experience with Nvivo and Qualtrics is advantageous.
• Strong English communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to take initiative and coordinate projects.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce mature work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of ongoing research projects.
• Liaise with partner organisations and assist with recruitment and management of undergraduate student researchers.
• Conduct simple surveys and ethnographic fieldwork including interviews.
• Conduct literature reviews, data analysis and support dissemination in reports and papers.
• Present research work to internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake other administrative duties such as supporting IPS conferences and workshops.

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks an assistant to support ongoing research projects at the Institute of Policy Studies. The role involves liaising with partner organisations, coordinating undergraduate researchers, and performing qualitative fieldwork and data analysis.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong English, and the ability to meet deadlines while contributing to policy-focused research outputs.