Research Assistant (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 Assistant for the Policy Lab Department.The Research Assistant 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:
Assisting with the administration and management of research projects, including recruiting and managing participants
Conducting secondary research (e.g., literature review), data analysis for qualitative and/or quantitative research, and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in reports, policy briefs, and conference and academic journal papers
Conducting research fieldwork, including surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participant observations, and writing field notes.
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 at least a Bachelor'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 conducting research, whether qualitative (e.g. interviews and focus groups discussions), or quantitative (e.g. surveys, experiments)
Has proficiency in Nvivo 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 Assistant will be able to engage in 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 training for a fresh graduate 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 apply:Please 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 : 24245
