Research Associate (policy Lab)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


Research Associate (Policy Lab) - Two-Year ContractThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to hire a Research Associate for the Policy Lab Department.The Research Associate will be working in a research team that contributes to the Institute\'s research programmes, such as social mobility and inclusion, governance of Singapore as a city-state and managing diversities. The department\'s workstreams include social mobility and inclusion, community solutions, decentralised governance, social policy experiments, homelessness and shelter solutions, and social inequality.The job scope includes:

  • Assist with research projects from project design and conceptualisation, and prepare data collection instruments (e.g. questionnaires, interview guides and experimental design)
  • Assist with the administration and management of research projects, including seeking approvals (e.g., university ethics board reviews, procurement, budget tracking, recruiting and managing participants)
  • Conducting secondary research (e.g., literature review), data analysis for qualitative and/or quantitative research
  • Conducting research fieldwork, including surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participant observations, and writing field notes.
  • Collaborate in and manage the publication and dissemination of results and findings in reports, policy briefs, and conference and academic journal papers
  • Undertaking other administrative duties relating to research projects, such as corresponding with stakeholders and working with other departments (e.g., finance and event management)
  • Organising and reporting of seminars and conferences
Applicants must:
  • Be a Singapore Citizen (owning to the nature of IPS\' workstreams)
  • Have a Master\'s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university
  • Be intellectually curious and possess strong research skills, preferably with some background and a keen interest in issues relating to the department\'s workstreams as stated above
  • Demonstrate experience and competency in working with and synthesising large bodies of data (gathered through primary and secondary research)
  • Have a strong command of the English language and be able to write in a clear and engaging manner, with a passion for grammar, detail and accuracy
  • Be resourceful in getting things done and be able to meet deadlines and work well with others
The following are optional criteria that will give your application an advantage:
  • Has experience in managing research projects
  • Has experience in conducting research, whether qualitative (e.g. interviews and focus groups discussions), or quantitative (e.g. surveys, experiments)
  • Has proficiency in Nvivo or other related software for qualitative data analyses
  • Has proficiency in Qualtrics and SPSS/R/STATA programming for statistical analyses
What you can expect from the job:
Researchers at IPS work on a variety of projects initiated by the Institute, the government and the non-profit sector, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The Research Associate will be able to engage in and manage a number of research projects and have opportunities to co-author articles and research papers with other members of the research team. He/she will also benefit from exposure to intellectual exchange and networking with various stakeholders linked to the Institute\'s work. This job will provide excellent grounding for a graduate with some working experience or an early career researcher who is seeking to develop a career in the fields of public policy or social science research, whether in academia, the public service, or the private sector.To applyPlease upload the following documents via NUS Career Page.
  • One-page cover letter (with a brief statement of relevant research experience)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two writing samples (min. 500 words)
Your cover letter should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work, if this position is offered to you.(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.)More InformationLocation: Bukit Timah CampusOrganization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public PolicyDepartment : Institute of Policy StudiesEmployee Referral Eligible: NoJob requisition ID : 24247

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1412565
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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