Job Description
Job Title:
Temporary Research Assistant (Department of Social Work)
University-Level Unit:
Arts & Social Sciences
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:
Social Work
Employee Category:
Contingent
Location_ONB:
Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:
22/09/2026
Job Description
To assist Principle Investigator (PI) with implementation of a granted research project, particularly with administrative matters, data collection, data cleaning, and data analysis. Duties and responsibilities include
- Clean, organise, and manage quantitative datasets
- Conduct data analyses, including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using one or more of the following software: SPSS/AMOS, STATA, R, or Mplus
- Use Qualtrics to support survey setup and administration
- Liaise with an external survey company and monitor data collection progress
- Coordinate participant payment administration
- Conduct literature searches and assist with research background materials
- Draft project documentation, including annual reports and the final report to the funder
- Support research administration, including ethics application-related tasks where needed
- Perform other project-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a social science – psychology major preferred
- Strong quantitative research skills
- Familiarity with SEM and statistical analysis software
- Prior research experience, including exposure to research ethics applications, is preferred
Req ID:
34466