Research Assistant (12-month contract), SMU Urban Institute

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an individual for a qualitative research role focused on elderly care. The successful candidate will be responsible for building contact databases, conducting interviews, and assisting project management. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required, alongside a motivation to learn and organisational skills. Ideal candidates will possess experience in qualitative research and an interest in ageing issues.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Professional development opportunities

Attractive benefits and welfare

Qualifications

• Must possess an undergraduate (Bachelor's) or postgraduate (Master's) degree by the date of appointment.
• Experience conducting qualitative research in Singapore is preferred.
• Must be organised, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn.
• Possessing language skills in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil is useful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining a database of contacts.
• Conducting qualitative research with elderly residents and their caregivers.
• Transcribing interview data.
• Assisting with the administrative management of the project.

Skills

Qualitative research experience

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Interest in ageing issues

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building and maintaining a database of contacts.
• (Snowball) sampling.
• Conduct qualitative research with elderly residents and their caregivers.
• Transcribing interview data.
• Assisting the P.I. with the administrative management of the project.
• Other adhoc tasks that will contribute to the success of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate (Bachelor's) or postgraduate (Master's) degree by the date of appointment.
• Have some experience conducting qualitative research in Singapore.
• Be organised, detail-oriented and motivated to learn.
• Possess language skills in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil (useful, but not required) to interact with research participants who might be more conversant in languages other than English.
• Have an interest in issues related to ageing, elderly care, everyday mobilities, urban infrastructure, etc.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University