Research Assistant - Now till March 2026 - Highly renewable - SGD4.5k

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic consultancy firm in Singapore is looking for a dedicated Research Assistant. This full-time temporary role focuses on education research and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in academic research, 3-5 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Responsibilities include literature review, data collection, and statistical analysis, contributing to important academic projects.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5+ years of relevant experience in academic research.
• Experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review academic literature and prepare research summaries.
• Coordinate with study participants and manage communications.
• Collect data through structured surveys and interviews.
• Conduct basic statistical analysis and interpret findings.
• Handle administrative tasks such as preparing meeting minutes.

Skills

Research Methodologies

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

Qualtrics

Qualitative Data Collection

Quantitative Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Psychology

Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences

Job description

Overview

organ Mckinley is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support their ongoing academic projects for professional learning and programs. This full-time temporary role is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in education research and data analysis.

Contract details

• Contract Period: 13 October 2025 - March 2026, renewable
• Work schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM; Friday 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
• Workdays: 5 days per week onsite
• Work Location: Western Region of Singapore (Nearest MRT station - Pioneer and Boon Lay)

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or a closely related field
• At least 3-5+ years of relevant experience in academic research: literature database searches, summarizing scholarly articles, and drawing evidence-based conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel) and familiar with research platforms like SPSS and Qualtrics
• Experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis within educational contexts
• Comfortable working collaboratively on pilot studies, coding qualitative data, and conducting initial statistical reviews
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Eager to learn and adapt quickly to new tools and methodologies
• Master’s degree in Education, Evaluation, or Social Sciences is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Review academic literature and prepare research summaries for internal use
• Coordinate with study participants and manage communications
• Collect data through structured surveys and interviews
• Conduct basic statistical analysis and interpret findings
• Analyze qualitative responses from surveys and interviews
• Handle administrative tasks such as preparing meeting minutes and project reports
• Support the Principal Investigator and research team with additional study-related duties as needed

How to apply

Interested candidates may apply through the application system or send to [e-mail]. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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