Job Description

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

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Institute of Policy Studies

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 33984