The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is an autonomous research institute within National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to hire a Research Associate for the Social Lab Department.
Core Responsibilities:
- Scoping and collating literature reviews
- Collecting, cleaning, formatting, and analysing primary/secondary data using statistical software (SPSS / R) and/or survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics)
- Managing and running research-driven programming and events
- Preparing documentation for research ethics board reviews
- Preparing interview/focus group questionnaires
- 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 rapporteuring, planning, and hosting conferences and workshops
- Other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you should fulfil the following criteria at a minimum:
- Have an excellent academic track record, including a Master's in a social sciences discipline from a reputable university.
- Have strong grounding in quantitative methods and proven ability to handle and analyse large datasets.
- Be familiar with statistical and programming software (especially SPSS, Qualtrics, and/or R) and data analysis.
Additionally, you will be favourably considered if you:
- Possess strong English language communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, engaging, coherent, and expedited fashion.
- Exhibit keen interest in research pertaining to social issues, sentiments, and policies.
- Possess experience in conducting survey fieldwork or other forms of research data collection.
- Possess experience working with quantitative data in a research setting.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought.
- Are highly attentive to detail and committed to data accuracy and quality.
- Be independent and initiated
To apply:
Please upload the following documents via NUS Career Page.
- One-page cover letter (with a brief statement of relevant research experience)
- Curriculum vitae
- Two writing samples (min. 500 words)
Your cover letter should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work, if this position is offered to you.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.