Research Assistant (Institute of Policy Studies) (30704)
National University of Singapore – Queenstown
Location : Bukit Timah Campus
Organization : Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department : Institute of Policy Studies
Job requisition ID : 30704
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 event
- 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 workstream
- 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 rapporteuring, planning, and hosting conferences and workshopsOther administrative tasks as assignedQualifications :
Possesses a strong academic background, including a Bachelor's degree in a social sciences discipline from a reputable universityHave strong grounding in quantitative methods and proven ability to handle and analyse large datasetsBe familiar with statistical and programming software (especially SPSS, Qualtrics, and / or R) and data analysisPossess strong English language communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, engaging, coherent, and expedited fashionExhibit keen interest in research pertaining to social issues, sentiments, and policiesPossess experience in conducting survey fieldwork or other forms of research data collectionDemonstrate strong commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thoughtAre highly attentive to detail and committed to data accuracy and qualityBe independent and initiatedFor more information, please contact the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy administration.
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