Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

· Support the development of research proposals, grant applications and funding submissions in collaboration with faculty members and partner institutions.

· Contribute to SSR research projects, including research design, data collection and analysis, preparation of research outputs, and dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, reports and presentations.

· Lead and coordinate SSR’s research capacity-building programmes and knowledge-exchange activities, working closely with faculty members, practitioners and other stakeholders.

· Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships, research collaborations and external funding from government agencies, foundations and other organisations.

· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, social service organisations, funders and other external partners.

· Contribute to the Centre’s broader activities and initiatives, including conferences, seminars, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

· Undertake other research and Centre-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

· PhD in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy or a related discipline. Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome.

· Strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in relevant qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

· Experience in, or demonstrated knowledge of, AI and technology for social good, would be an advantage.

· Experience in research proposal development, grant applications and/or funding submissions.

· Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

· Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic and external partners.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including research and proposal writing.

· Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to identify and develop new research, partnership and funding opportunities.

· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty members, researchers and external stakeholders.

· Experience or knowledge of the social service sector and applied social research would be an advantage.