Research Fellow (Social Service Research Centre)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Centre invites a highly skilled researcher to support the development of research proposals, lead data analysis, and coordinate capacity-building activities with faculty and partners.

You will engage with government agencies, foundations, and other stakeholders to pursue funding, disseminate findings, and contribute to conferences and workshops. Candidates with PhD and strong project management skills are welcome; interdisciplinary backgrounds encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Strong research and analytical skills with proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Experience with AI and technology for social good is advantageous.
• Experience in research proposal development and funding submissions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills for multiple projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills with external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for research and proposal writing.
• Proactive and resourceful in identifying new research and funding opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and with faculty, researchers and external partners.
• Experience or knowledge of the social service sector and applied social research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of research proposals, grant applications and funding submissions in collaboration with faculty members and partner institutions.
• Contribute to Centre research projects, including research design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination through peer‑reviewed publications, reports and presentations.
• Lead and coordinate the Centre's capacity-building programmes and knowledge-exchange activities with faculty, practitioners and stakeholders.
• Pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships, research collaborations and external funding from government agencies, foundations and others.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, social service organisations, funders and external partners.
• Contribute to conferences, seminars, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Undertake other research and Centre‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in Social Sciences or related discipline

Tools

AI platforms

Statistical software

Job description

Job Description

• Support the development of research proposals, grant applications and funding submissions in collaboration with faculty members and partner institutions.
• Contribute to SSR research projects, including research design, data collection and analysis, preparation of research outputs, and dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, reports and presentations.
• Lead and coordinate SSR's research capacity-building programmes and knowledge-exchange activities, working closely with faculty members, practitioners and other stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships, research collaborations and external funding from government agencies, foundations and other organisations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, social service organisations, funders and other external partners.
• Contribute to the Centre's broader activities and initiatives, including conferences, seminars, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Undertake other research and Centre-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy or a related discipline. Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in relevant qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Experience in, or demonstrated knowledge of, AI and technology for social good, would be an advantage.
• Experience in research proposal development, grant applications and/or funding submissions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including research and proposal writing.
• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to identify and develop new research, partnership and funding opportunities.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty members, researchers and external stakeholders.
• Experience or knowledge of the social service sector and applied social research would be an advantage.