Research Assistant/Research Associate (1-year contract), ROSA

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 quantitative data analysis, survey design and research support for research briefs and academic journals.
  • Contribute to research collaborations with government ministries and agencies.
  • Publication of academic papers (co-authoring alongside researchers in economics / sociology / psychology/ data science)
• 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 andconferences;
    • Community outreach programs;
    • International research collaborations;
    • Fundraisingactivities 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.

• Bachelor's degree (for research assistant) and Master's degree (for research associate).
• Background in economics or social sciences preferred.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Well-trained in research methods.
• Quantitatively trained, with experience of STATA or SPSS.
• Detail-oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.
• Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish.
• Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously and is organised.
• Clear capacity to train and develop skills in coworkers.
• Ability to work cohesively and effectively in a team setting and take a leadership role in managing the work of colleagues when needed.
• Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research methodology and survey results clearly andconcisely in the Centre's style in both verbal and written form.
• Interest in expanding skills to cover new analytical tools and methods.

#LI-XL1