Research Assistant, IPS

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link - https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant%2C-IPS/34315-en_GB/ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description • Assisting in the administration of on-going research projects. • Liaising with partner organisations and recruitment, management of undergraduate student researchers. • Conducting simple surveys and ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations, writing fieldnotes, and in-depth interviews. • Conducting literature reviews, data analysis and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in research reports, policy briefs, conference papers, academic journals, opinion editorials, and book manuscripts. • Presenting research work to internal and external stakeholders. • Undertaking other administrative duties such as facilitate IPS’s conferences, other research conferences, workshops, or closed-door discussions. Qualifications • Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university. • Have keen interest in research and development to co-develop and test policy solutions with relevant communities and stakeholders. • Have familiarity with qualitative research methods, qualitative analysis and data analytical tools such as Nvivo and Qualtrics. • Have strong English communication, with an ability to write in a clear and engaging manner. • Have initiative and demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects. • Demonstrate commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought.