Research Intern

Department of Statistics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Singapore Department of Statistics invites applications for a 6-month data mart portal internship from January to June 2027. A part-time option is available with a minimum of three days per week. You will help create a user-friendly portal to browse datasets, submit data requests, and track workflow approvals.

Responsibilities include building a functional prototype, designing an intuitive UI, and implementing routing and status tracking for requests.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in computer science, information systems, software engineering, UI/UX design, or full-stack development.
• Basic to intermediate experience in full-stack development.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles.
• Familiarity with workflow logic, or backend services for request routing and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional prototype (or production-ready version) of a data mart portal.
• Design and implement an intuitive UI for dataset browsing and request submission.
• Build workflow functionality to route requests to approvers and track approval status.

Skills

Computer science

Information systems

Software engineering

UI/UX design

Full-stack development

Independent work

Education

Computer science related degree

Tools

Denodo Platform

Job description

What the role is:

Creation of Data Mart PortalThe intern will be involved in the development of a user-friendly data mart portal enabling users to browse, select, and “cart out” datasets from a data mart, while guiding them through structured input forms to provide the necessary information required for data requests. The system will incorporate workflow capabilities to route requests to the appropriate approvers, enabling them to review and approve submissions directly within the portal, while allowing users to track the status of their requests (e.g., pending, approved, rejected).

What you will be working on:

• Develop a functional prototype (or production-ready version) of a data mart portal
• Design and implement an intuitive UI for dataset browsing and request submission
• Build workflow functionality to route requests to approvers and track approval status

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge or experience in computer science, information systems, software engineering, UI/UX design, or full-stack development
• Basic to intermediate experience in full-stack development
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles
• Familiarity with workflow logic, or backend services for request routing and approvals
• Knowledge of data virtualisation software (e.g., Denodo Platform) is a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Internship Period: 6 months, from Jan to Jun 2027 (flexible start and end dates)
• Part-time option available: Minimum commitment of 3 days per week

About Department of Statistics

The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population.We collect, compile, analyse and disseminate a wide range of economic, business, household and population data, as well as analyse and monitor trends in the economy and population.With these vital inputs, policymakers, business decision makers and our data users gain valuable insights into current and emerging economic and social trends, enabling them to make calculated and informed decisions in the formulation of policies and strategies for the future. Apart from public agencies and businesses, our users also include researchers, analysts, educators, students, the media and the general public.Join our team and make a difference by contributing important statistical input to facilitate policy planning and decision-making and support Singapore's present and future economic and social development.