Research & Data Insights Assistant

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore University of Social Sciences in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to support applied research projects from design through dissemination. You will assist with data collection, literature reviews, and the preparation of reports under supervision.

The role offers hands-on experience across IRB submissions, ethics administration, and coordination of external partners, ideal for early-career researchers seeking practical industry or academic exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as social sciences, public policy, or education.
• Experience in research, policy, consultancy, or project coordination is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, discretion, and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IRB/ethics submissions and related documentation.
• Support study design and data collection (surveys, interviews, etc.).
• Conduct basic data analysis (descriptive stats) under supervision.
• Perform literature searches and synthesize findings into summaries.
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, and stakeholder materials.
• Coordinate with external partners and manage timelines for research projects.

Skills

Research

Data collection

Literature review

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences / related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Singapore University of Social Sciences in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to support applied research projects from design through dissemination. You will assist with data collection, literature reviews, and the preparation of reports under supervision.

The role offers hands-on experience across IRB submissions, ethics administration, and coordination of external partners, ideal for early-career researchers seeking practical industry or academic exposure.