Research Assistant, Social Service Sector (Government)

CGP Personnel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a research officer for a study on disability inclusion. This role involves data cleaning, sourcing research knowledge, and performing various administrative tasks. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with a salary range of $2200 to $2800. Ideal candidates will have experience in data management and a keen interest in disability research.

Qualifications

• Experience in data cleaning and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to read and comprehend academic literature relevant to disability research.
• Skills in administrative tasks, including writing and organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data cleaning and quality assurance for survey responses.
• Source useful knowledge from academic literature relevant to disability research.
• Perform administrative tasks like emails, scheduling, and minutes taking.
• Document workflows, data processes, and research outputs.

Skills

Data cleaning and quality assurance

Administrative tasks

Research knowledge sourcing

Job description

Job Brief

This position will start off as about 10 months contract.

Location

NCSS, near Buona Vista MRT

Duties

The Disability and Inclusion Panel Study (DIPS) is a longitudinal research initiative launched in 2022 that offers a comprehensive view of the experiences, challenges, and needs of persons with disabilities in Singapore. The study surveys 2,200 individuals aged 15-64 with disabilities, alongside their caregivers, on a quarterly basis until 2030, covering areas such as employment, independent living, access to services, and overall quality of life. The insights gathered aim to fill critical gaps in our understanding and contribute to Singapore's broader strategy for disability inclusion, including the Enabling Masterplan 2030.

The research officer will assist in a range of tasks that support research generation and translation of research findings to support policies and operations. Specifically, these responsibilities include:

• Conducting data cleaning and quality assurance for survey responses to ensure accuracy and consistency of the DIPS dataset
• Reading from the academic literature and sourcing for useful knowledge relevant to disability research
• Administrative tasks such as writing emails, scheduling meetings, and taking meeting minutes
• Documenting workflow, data processes, and research outputs

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 6pm, Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm

Salary

$2200-$2800

Thank you!

Toh Kim Leng (Glendon)
Cornerstone Global Partners
EA: 19C9859
Reg no: R1982182