Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.




Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is for Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA). Research and Publications + Assist with data analysis, survey design and research support for research briefs and academic journals.
+ Contribution to research collaborations with government ministries and agencies.
+ Publication of academic papers (co-authoring alongside researchers in economics / sociology / psychology/ data science).
Planning, Development and Management of Panel Methodological Research Agenda + Work closely with the Research Fellows, Research Panel Manager and the research teamin monitoring and evaluating current panel practices for the Singapore Life Panel.
+ Ongoing analysis after each panel wave to monitor sample composition and attrition.
+ Assisting with the day-to-day panel operations of the Singapore Life Panel.
+ Maintaining familiarity with the latest developments in panel survey methodology.
External Engagements + Handle requests for information from researchers and other interested parties related to the panel.
+ Assist with the reports and presentation decks for external audiences and stakeholders.
+ Engage in outreach activities, including:
- Organising symposiums, workshops, seminars, roundtables and conferences;
- Community outreach programs;
- International research collaborations;
- Fundraising activities with private and government organisations.
Depending on their abilities and preferences, this person also may represent the Centre externally, whether in the media, professional organisations, government or other forums. Other ad hoc administrative duties as required by the Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (for research assistant) and Master's degree (for research associate). Background in economics or social sciences preferred. At least 2 years of relevant research experience Essential: + Quantitatively trained, with experience in STATA, R or SPSS.
+ Experienced in structural equation modelling or machine learning techniques.
+ Detail-oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.
+ Ability to work independently and cohesively in teams.
+ Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously and is organised.
+ Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research methodology and survey results clearly and concisely in the Centre's style in both verbal and written form
Preferred: + Clear capacity to train and develop skills in coworkers.
+ Ability to take a leadership role in managing the work of colleagues when needed.
+ Interest in expanding skills to cover new analytical tools and methods.
+ Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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