Research Associate (Institute of Policy Studies) (33657)

Research Associate (Institute of Policy Studies) (33657) National University of Singapore – Queenstown The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore 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. Core Responsibilities: Scoping and collating literature reviews Collecting, cleaning, formatting, and analysing primary/secondary data using statistical software (SPSS / R) Managing and running research-driven programming and events Preparing documentation for research ethics board reviews 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 Company description: The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore Job description: 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. Core Responsibilities: Scoping and collating literature reviews Collecting, cleaning, formatting, and analysing primary/secondary data using statistical software (SPSS / R) 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 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 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 : 33657 #J-18808-Ljbffr