Research Assistant (11-month contract), College of Integrative Studies

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 • Undertake primary research in Singapore-based archives and libraries, including the National Library and NUS library on the subject of agricultural science in Singapore, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands - with a specific focus on the rubber industry in the British colonial era. • Undertake online catalogue searches for online material and materials in situ relating to the project that may be available overseas. • Be able to collate, catalogue and synthesise information gathered for the project PI. • To be able to produce 6 monthly project reports for the project funder and contribute to the writing of mid-term and final reports. • To write or co-author with the project PI an academic paper for a local heritage/history journal. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum Undergraduate Degree, ideally in history or an aligned humanities subject. • Postgraduate qualification preferred (such as a Masters), ideally in history or an aligned humanities subject. • Self-starter and independent worker. • Detailed, meticulous and able to work to deadlines. • Prior experience in archival and/or historical research. • Knowledge of Singaporean/Southeast Asian colonial history. • High level proficiency in a second language would be an advantage, especially Chinese and/or Malay. OTHER INFORMATION #LI-LK1 Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University