Research Assistant (1-year contract), SCIS

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University in Singapore seeks a project coordinator for the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) to support project coordination and management. Responsibilities include scheduling participant visits, configuring sensor networks, deploying IoT systems for in-home sensing of human behaviour, and documenting results.

The role requires a diploma in CS/IT/IS and strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Healthcare project experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in English; Mandarin ability is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of hardware sensors and IoT/cloud computing.
• Strong writing and documentation abilities.
• Able to work independently and in a small, agile academic team.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination and management.
• Scheduling visits to participants' homes/deployment sites.
• Configuration, deployment and maintenance of sensor networks and Internet of Things (IoT) systems for in-home sensing of human behaviour and activities.
• Documentation and preparation of reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

English proficiency

Mandarin advantageous

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Diploma in CS/IT/IS

Job description

• This position is for School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS).
• Project coordination and management.
• Scheduling visits to participants' homes/deployment sites.
• Configuration, deployment and maintenance of sensor networks and Internet of Things (IOT) system for in -home sensing of human behaviour and activities.
• Documentation and preparation of reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• This position is for School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS).
• Project coordination and management.
• Scheduling visits to participants' homes/deployment sites.
• Configuration, deployment and maintenance of sensor networks and Internet of Things (IOT) system for in -home sensing of human behaviour and activities.
• Documentation and preparation of reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or any related disciplines.
• Relevant experience in healthcare related projects and subject management is preferred but not compulsory.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in spoken English, with the ability to communicate in Mandarin being an advantage as the successful candidate will be required to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge/proficiency in hardware sensors and IOT/cloud computing.
• Good writing and documentation.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a small, agile academic research team is essential.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively with team members.