Research Associate (Institute of Policy Studies) (30707)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks candidates for a research-focused role. Applicants must possess a Master's degree in social sciences and demonstrate expertise in quantitative methods and data analysis. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing research data, preparing documentation, and managing fieldwork administration. Strong English communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to handle and analyze large datasets.
• Experience in conducting survey fieldwork or research data collection.
• Strong English language communication skills.
• Keen interest in research pertaining to social issues.
• Experience in conducting survey fieldwork.
• Committed to meeting deadlines with mature work.
• Highly attentive to detail and committed to data accuracy.
• Independent and self-initiated.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, cleaning, formatting, and analyzing data.
• Preparing documentation for research ethics board review.
• Managing aspects of fieldwork administration.
• Prepare documentation for ethics board review.
• Assist in designing survey instruments.
• Engage with stakeholders across workstreams.
• Write reports, articles, and prepare presentations.
• Present findings for internal and public consumption.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Data analysis

Statistical software

English communication skills

Attention to detail

Research interest in social issues

Survey fieldwork

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Tools

SPSS

R

Qualtrics

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Scoping and collating literature reviews
• Collecting, cleaning, formatting, and analysing primary/secondary data using statistical software (SPSS / R)
• Managing and running research-driven programming and event
• Preparing documentation for research ethics board review
• Preparing interview/focus group questionnaires
• Assisting in the design of survey instruments and experiments, including sampling strategies, questionnaire development, and data-collection protocols
• Managing some aspects of fieldwork administration including field interviewer briefings, project progress monitoring, and data quality controls, in partnership with a dedicated fieldwork operations team
• Engaging and managing stakeholders across workstream
• Attending project meetings, briefings, and subject‑matter‑expertise seminars as necessary
• Summarising project results and preparing progress reports for the PI and funding agencies
• Writing papers, articles, reports, chapters, and preparing presentations for internal, stakeholder, and public consumption
• Presenting findings or analyses for internal, stakeholder, and public consumption as necessary

Ad-hoc Responsibilities:

• Assisting with events and outreach associated with research workstreams, such as rapporteuring, planning, and hosting conferences and workshops
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Possesses a strong academic background, including a Master's degree in a social sciences discipline from a reputable university
• Have strong grounding in quantitative methods and proven ability to handle and analyse large datasets
• Be familiar with statistical and programming software (especially SPSS, Qualtrics, and/or R) and data analysis
• Possess strong English language communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, engaging, coherent, and expedited fashion
• Exhibit keen interest in research pertaining to social issues, sentiments, and policies
• Possess experience in conducting survey fieldwork or other forms of research data collection
• Demonstrate strong commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought
• Are highly attentive to detail and committed to data accuracy and quality
• Be independent and initiated