Research Assistant

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

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

• Assisting in the administration of on-going research projects.
• Liaising with partner organisations and recruitment, management of undergraduate student researchers.
• Conducting simple surveys and ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations, writing fieldnotes, and in-depth interviews.
• Conducting literature reviews, data analysis and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in research reports, policy briefs, conference papers, academic journals, opinion editorials, and book manuscripts.
• Presenting research work to internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertaking other administrative duties such as facilitate IPS's conferences, other research conferences, workshops, or closed-door discussions.

Qualifications

• Have at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university.
• Have keen interest in research and development to co-develop and test policy solutions with relevant communities and stakeholders.
• Have familiarity with qualitative research methods, qualitative analysis and data analytical tools such as Nvivo and Qualtrics.
• Have strong English communication, with an ability to write in a clear and engaging manner.
• Have initiative and demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects.
• Demonstrate commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

Employee Referral Eligible: No