Research Assistant (statistics)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description




We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant for ongoing projects in population aging, elderly health, and retirement finance at the LKY School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. The appointment is tenable for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal.

The Research Assistant is expected to provide research support to Asst Professor Joelle Fong ( ) who is the Principle Investigator for the 5-year research programme covering 2023-2027. The successful candidate should have a background in statistics and quantitative methods, be proficient in R and STATA, and have a strong willingness to learn about new topics and tools. Good written and spoken English is required.

Terms and conditions:

Possible commencement is towards September 2023. The appointment will be tenable for a period of one year with a possibility for extension. Review of applications will start till the position is filled.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the full-time RA include:

  • Assist with data analysis in R and STATA (and data collection/ cleaning);
  • Assist with literature review and questionnaire design;
  • Administrative support for research projects in the 5-year research programme;
  • Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Job Requirements

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in Statistics, or Data science/analytics, or
  • Quantitative economics/finance;
  • Candidates with a Master\'s degree are encouraged to apply;
  • Previous experience in aging-related projects is preferred;
  • Previous RA working experience in academic research is preferred;
  • Self-motivated and have attention to detail;
  • Able to commit to at least 1 year of service.
Job Application

Invitation to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send the following list of documents via email: , with the subject title: \xe2\x80\x9cApplying for Research Assistant (Statistics) position\xe2\x80\x9d: * Cover letter (stating interest, qualifications, relevant research experience, and expected salary) Please also state when you can begin work, if you are selected for the role.
  • Curriculum vitae (four-page max)
  • Two writing samples (e.g. essays, written reports, short articles)
(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.)

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department: Research Team
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 21426

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1382059
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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