Temporary Junior Research Assistant

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Temporary Junior Research Assistant to conduct qualitative interviews with patients. This part-time role offers $100 per completed interview and an hourly rate of $20 for training sessions. Candidates must be detail-oriented and proficient in Chinese or Malay to engage with patients effectively.

Qualifications

• Comfortable conducting interviews independently.
• Familiarity with ethical standards related to data collection.
• Proficient in Chinese or Malay is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative interviews with patients.
• Accurately record and transcribe interview data.
• Collaborate with the research team to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Comfortable conducting interviews independently

Proficient in Chinese or Malay

Ability to work independently and in teams

Familiarity with ethical standards

Experience in qualitative research

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Temporary Junior Research Assistant

Posting Start Date: 27/05/2025

Job Title (Position): Part-Time Qualitative Interviewer

Position Type: Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative interviews with patients, adhering to established interview protocols.


• Accurately record and transcribe interview data.


• Assist in the development and refinement of interview guides and related materials, in collaboration with the research team.


• Collaborate with the research team to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.


• Participate in training sessions and team meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with respondents (patients and healthcare professionals)


• Comfortable conducting interviews independently.


• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.


• Ability to work independently and in teams.


• Familiarity with ethical standards related to data collection and respondent privacy.


• Proficient in Chinese or Malay language is essential as the position will work with Mandarin-/Malay-speaking patients


• Experience in qualitative research or interviewing is mandatory; further training will be provided.

Additional Information

• Please note that this is a part-time contract (1 month) requiring commitment of up to 24 working hours per week.


• You will need to undergo a selection interview.

How to apply

To apply for position, kindly share your CV and a cover letter that explains how your experience would make you a suitable candidate for the role.

Remuneration

Remuneration: You will be paid $100 per completed interview and transcript, and an hourly rate of $20 for your participation in the training sessions and team meetings.

More Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus


• Organization: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health


• Department: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health


• Employee Referral Eligible: No


• Job requisition ID: 28978