Research Assistant/ Research Associate (CARE/AD)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a Research Assistant/Research Associate with strong qualitative research skills to contribute to ageing-related projects at the Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE). The role involves interviews, focus groups, and co-design workshops with diverse communities, plus writing and dissemination for policy and public audiences.

The ideal candidate holds a social sciences or public health degree and has experience in qualitative analysis, ethics, and policy

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting independent qualitative analysis and drafting research reports and manuscripts with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of ethical responsibility and cultural sensitivity when working with older adults and vulnerable populations.
• Familiar with local ageing, health, and social policy contexts in Singapore.
• Genuine interest in evaluation and exploratory research shaping ageing and healthcare policies.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills; track record of academic publication is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and knowledge translation: Code and analyse qualitative data and create visuals and outputs for stakeholders.
• Writing and dissemination: Draft reports, policy briefs and manuscripts for publication and public audiences.
• Project coordination: manage timelines, expenses, IRB approvals, data collection, transcription and stakeholder relationships.
• Fieldwork and data collection: conduct in-depth interviews, focus groups, and co-design workshops with diverse communities.
• Support CARE’s broader initiatives and events.

Skills

Qualitative analysis

Ethical sensitivity

Policy context awareness

Academic writing

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Health

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Health

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about making ageing research meaningful — research that reaches communities, informs policy, and genuinely improves lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you. The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre based in Duke-NUS Medical School. We bring together interdisciplinary expertise spanning public health, demography, anthropology, sociology, epidemiology and psychology, to conduct community-engaged research on the determinants of healthy ageing.

CARE is a vibrant, inclusive workplace made up of people from diverse academic and personal backgrounds who share a commitment to rigorous, community-centred research. We are looking for a Research Assistant or Research Associate with experience and genuine interest in qualitative research to join our dynamic team. Our current projects explore themes at the heart of ageing today: loneliness and social isolation, health equity, social inclusion, community empowerment, intergenerational design, climate and age-friendly environments, formal and informal care work, and heritage-based interventions.

You will contribute across a range of research activities, including but not limited to

• • Analysis and knowledge translation: Code and analyse qualitative data, and turning findings into compelling visuals, narratives, and accessible outputs for stakeholders
  • Writing and dissemination: Draft research reports, policy briefs and manuscripts for academic publication and public audiences
  • Project coordination: keeping projects on track — Manage timelines, expenses, IRB approvals, data collection, transcription, procurement, and relationships with stakeholders and community partners
  • Fieldwork and Data Collection: Conduct in-depth interviews, moderate focus group discussions, and facilitate co-design workshops with diverse communities
  • Support CARE’s broader initiatives and events

Job Requirements

• • Bachelor’s Degree (Research Assistant) /Master’s Degree (Research Associate), or equivalent, in the social sciences or public health — including but not limited to Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Public Health, or Nursing
  • Experience in conducting independent qualitative analysis, drafting and publishing research reports and academic manuscripts with minimal supervision
  • Strong sense of ethical responsibility and cultural sensitivity when working with older adults and/or vulnerable populations
  • Familiar with local ageing, health, and/or social policy contexts in Singapore
  • Possess genuine interest in conducting both evaluation and exploratory research that shapes policies and programmes relevant to population ageingCommit to strengthening qualitative research capabilities in the ageing and healthcare sector
  • Possess excellent Powerpoint skills and track record of academic publication will be an advantage

We appreciate every application and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Outram Campus
Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School
Department : Office of Research