Research Executive/Associate (1 year contract)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is hiring a candidate to provide research and administrative support for various projects. Responsibilities include assisting with data management and analyses in collaboration with research teams. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in social or behavioral science and strong skills in statistical software. Experience in research project management is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and learn on the job.
• Some experience in research project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and administrative support for research projects.
• Support research teams in data cleaning, management and analyses.
• Participate in research projects in various capacities.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask with attention to detail

Resourceful team player

Statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Python)

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Degree in any social or behavioural science discipline

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

The successful candidate will provide research and administrative support for the various research projects within the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences (SHBS). The candidate reports to the school manager and will work closely with the principal investigators and respective research teams on assigned research projects. The candidate must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work with academics, students, and other stakeholders. He/she is expected to multitask with attention to detail in order to handle various administrative tasks and projects efficiently within given timelines.

The following are duties that the successful candidate is expected to perform but not limited to:

• Provides administrative and logistical support for researchers engaging in ongoing research projects
• Support research teams in the data cleaning, management and analyses.
• Participates in research projects in various capacities e.g., data collection, data cleaning, data analyses etc.
• Opportunity to assist with proposal or grant writing activities for SHBS faculty members

Job Requirements

• Degree in any social or behavioural science discipline e.g., Sociology, Psychology, etc.
• Resourceful team player who is able to work independently and learn on the job
• Strong grasp of statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Python etc.) for data cleaning, management, and analysis.
• Able to carry out literature reviews and field work
• Mature, meticulous and possess high level of ethics and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheet computations
• Some experience in research project management or field work within an academic research centre, institute or company is advantageous