Research Associate (Institute of Policy Studies) (30949)
National University of Singapore – Queenstown
The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Scoping and collating literature reviews
- Collecting, cleaning, formatting, and analysing primary / secondary data using statistical software (SPSS / R)
- Managing and running research-driven programming and events
- Preparing documentation for research ethics board review
- Assisting in the design of survey instruments and experiments, including sampling strategies, questionnaire development, and data‑collection protocols
- Managing some aspects of fieldwork administration including field interviewer briefings, project progress monitoring, and data quality controls, in partnership with a dedicated fieldwork operations team
- Engaging and managing stakeholders across workstreams
- Attending project meetings, briefings, and subject‑matter‑expertise seminars as necessary
- Summarising project results and preparing progress reports for the PI and funding agencies
- Writing papers, articles, reports, chapters, and preparing presentations for internal, stakeholder, and public consumption
- Presenting findings or analyses for internal, stakeholder, and public consumption as necessary
Ad‑hoc Responsibilities
Assisting with events and outreach associated with research workstreams, such as reporting, planning, and hosting conferences and workshopsOther administrative tasks as assignedQualifications
Possesses a strong academic background, including a Master's degree in a social sciences discipline from a reputable universityHas strong grounding in quantitative methods and proven ability to handle and analyse large datasetsFamiliar with statistical and programming software (especially SPSS, Qualtrics, and / or R) and data analysisPossesses strong English language communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, engaging, coherent, and expedited fashionExhibits keen interest in research pertaining to social issues, sentiments, and policiesHas experience in conducting survey fieldwork or other forms of research data collectionDemonstrates strong commitment to meeting deadlines and has a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thoughtIs highly attentive to detail and committed to data accuracy and qualityIs independent and initiative‑drivenMore Information
Location : Bukit Timah Campus
Organization : Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department : Institute of Policy Studies
Job requisition ID : 30949
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