Research Associate (Institute of Policy Studies) (30710)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research university in Singapore is seeking a candidate with a Master's degree in social sciences to support research initiatives. Responsibilities include managing data analysis, preparing documentation for ethics reviews, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a keen interest in social issues. Experience with statistical software is crucial. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant research projects.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, specifically in social sciences.
• Ability to handle and analyze large datasets.
• Keen interest in social issues and policies.

Responsibilities

• Scoping and collating literature reviews.
• Collecting and analyzing primary/secondary data.
• Preparing documentation for ethics reviews.
• Managing fieldwork administration and quality controls.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical software (SPSS / R)

Research project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent and initiated

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

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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