Research Assistant (1-year contract), SOSS

Description

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 School of Social Sciences (SOSS).
• Conducting reviews of academic and grey literature (media reports, white papers, policy documents).
• Assist with qualitative data collection, including interviews and observations.
• Organize and manage data gathering for the project.
• Support qualitative data coding and thematic analysis using established research frameworks.
• Contribute to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other project deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, global studies, or other related disciplines.
• Experience in conducting in-depth interviews.
• Ability to identify and review academic writing and scholarship.
• Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo.
• Strong attention to detail in organizing research material and data.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience working in Southeast Asia.
• Willingness to travel within Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• This position is for School of Social Sciences (SOSS).
• Conducting reviews of academic and grey literature (media reports, white papers, policy documents).
• Assist with qualitative data collection, including interviews and observations.
• Organize and manage data gathering for the project.
• Support qualitative data coding and thematic analysis using established research frameworks.
• Contribute to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other project deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.