Researcher (Social Cohesion Research Programme) [RSIS]

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSIS at NTU Singapore is seeking a Researcher for the Social Cohesion Research Programme to assist with research and administrative duties. The role involves exploring how the social and built environment shapes multiculturalism and inclusion, and examining religious digitisation and online trends.

The candidate should have a PhD/Master/Degree in social sciences or data analytics, with comfort in report writing and basic multivariate statistics, including regressions and factor analysis, using

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in social sciences or data analytics.
• Experience with literature reviews and data analysis.
• Familiarity with multivariate statistics and Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews on social cohesion, religiosity, ethnicity and nationalism.
• Carry out multivariate analyses on cross‑national data.
• Support administrative duties, events, and meetings; manage relevant databases.
• Provide insights to aid decision‑making and communication.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Multivariate statistics

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

PhD/Master in social sciences or data analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Researcher (Social Cohesion Research Programme)

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is a leading research-intensive and teaching institution on security research in the Asia-Pacific region.

The person will assist the Social Cohesion Research Programme with research and administrative duties. The work will cover areas such as how the social and built environment shapes the practice of multiculturalism and inclusion, the various forms of religious digitisation, and the detection of online trends. The research involves conducting in-depth literature reviews on topics such as social cohesion, religiosity, ethnicity, and nationalism, as well as carrying out multivariate analyses on cross-national data to assess social cohesion patterns. Administrative responsibilities include supporting strategic events and meetings, managing relevant databases, and providing key insights to aid decision-making and facilitate effective communication. The person should have a PhD/Master/Degree in social sciences/data analytics and have an appreciation of the cultural dynamics in Singapore and the region. He/she needs to be comfortable with report writing and statistical analyses, and possesses a basic understanding of multivariate statistics, including multiple regressions, factor analysis, and statistical tabulations on Excel and charts.

All Applicants Should Submit The Following

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description.
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• 2 published articles or writing samples; and
• 3 reference letters.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website: www.rsis.edu.sg

Hiring Institution: RSIS