Research Associate (Qualitative Research)

Job Description

About ENgAGE: The Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) is committed to advancing knowledge and practices to enhance environments that foster the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals across all age groups. The centre aims to coordinate and consolidate aging-related research, education, and resources within the NUS community, orchestrate capacity-building initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders with a shared interest in meaningful enhancements to living environments for all.

Project Background: The "Comparative Study of Housing Typologies for Seniors" (CS-HTS) project investigates ways to adapt existing and future housing to support aging in place and enhance the quality of life (QoL) for older adults in urban context. Using a community science approach, the study aims to collaboratively develop, evaluate, and recommend integrated senior housing models for Singapore. The project incorporates both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, urban design and planning, social sciences, public health, medicine, transportation, technology, and urban economics.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate to support the CS-HTS project. The Research Associate will work closely with Co-Principle Investigators, Research Fellows, and project collaborators.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct systematic literature reviews and ethnographic study.
• Participate in data collection through interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Write reports and research papers.

Application Process: 
Interested applicants should submit a dossier consisting of the following:

• a cover letter (maximum 3 pages)
• up-to-date CV
• a statement describing their research trajectory, interests and future plans
• academic transcripts
• contact details for three referees (only short-listed applicants will be invited to submit reference letters)

The anticipated start date for the position is 1st October 2024. We will begin evaluating candidates immediately, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. E-mail applications and further enquiries should be sent to ekiyota@nus.edu.sg (please indicate “RA2 Application for CS-HTS” as the subject heading).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-years’ experience with relevant research work in Singapore, preferably with systematic literature reviews, ethnographic studies, surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions
• Strong qualitative data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Researcher is to converse with residents who speak in local dialects. Knowledge of Mandarin dialects is essential.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and academic papers.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams
• Highly motivated, independent, and able to work in a dynamic environment

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Architecture

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26430