Research Associate (Institute of Policy Studies) (30710)

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

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a candidate to manage research data and assist in various analyses. The ideal individual will have a Master's degree in social sciences, strong quantitative skills, and experience with database management. You'll be responsible for literature reviews, stakeholder engagement, and progress reporting. This role also requires excellent communication skills and a keen interest in social research.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a Master's degree in social sciences from a reputable university.
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets and familiarity with statistical software.
• Strong English communication skills and a keen interest in social issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and manage research data.
• Prepare interview questionnaires and assist in fieldwork.
• Engage stakeholders and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Data analysis

Statistical software (SPSS, R)

English language communication

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Tools

SPSS

Qualtrics

R

Job description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

Job requisition ID : 30710