Social and Behavioural Scientist

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSO National Laboratories in Singapore seeks a Social and Behavioural Scientist to join the Human Systems division. You will explore how people think, feel and act using mixed methods and contribute to defence-related research.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, translate behavioural insights into practical models, collaborate with computer scientists on data-intensive projects, and conduct field studies with MINDEF/SAF.

Qualifications

• Degree holders with strong grounding in social or behavioural research methods and theory.
• Experience across qualitative, quantitative, and computational approaches is desirable.
• Ability to translate behavioural insights into models and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using qualitative, quantitative and computational methods to sense-make behaviours.
• Observe and interpret human behaviour across individual, group and societal levels.
• Develop research approaches, coding frameworks and metrics to analyze data and derive insights on motivation.
• Collaborate with computer scientists to develop technologies and software for data analysis.
• Work in the field with MINDEF/SAF and collaborate with academia and industry.

Skills

Applied Linguistics

Applied Psychology

AI & Psychology

Business Analytics

Linguistics

Social Science Methods

Education

PhD in Social/Behavioural Sciences

Master's in Linguistics or Psychology

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

The Human Systems (HS) Division strengthens Singapore’s defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science. We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Social and Behavioural Scientist

In this role, you will:

• Be part of a research team that conducts research to sense-make behaviours using qualitative, quantitative and computational methods
• Observe and interpret human behaviour at various levels-of-analysis: individual cognition and decision making; small group dynamics; and macro-level social relationships
• Develop research approaches, coding frameworks and metrics to analyse data and derive insights on human behaviour and motivation
• Adopt the use of quantitative and computational methods to analyse data and work with a team of computer scientist to develop technologies and software
• Work in the field with MINDEF/SAF and to collaborate with other scientists from academia and industry

• Computer scientists who are interested in solving social science problems (e.g. computational social science, social data science, business analytics) to apply
• Degree / Masters / PHD in Applied Linguistics / Applied Psychology / Artificial Intelligence & Psychology / Business Economics and Psychology / Linguistics & Multilingual Studies / Psychology & Security Studies / Psychology & Sociology / Strategic Marketing
• Strong applied statistical skillsets and familiarity with SPSS, R or Python
• Computational social science skillsets for analysis of big data
• Strong foundation in social science research methodologies
• Strong interest and/or knowledge in social and behavioural science theories