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

The SMU Urban Institute is a university-level research institute dedicated to advancing an interdisciplinary research agenda. Leveraging SMU's strategic position as a dynamic management university in Singapore's city centre, the Institute aims to make a meaningful impact through the study of Asian cities. We are currently seeking individuals with specific skillsets to support the various ongoing projects at the Institute.

Co-author manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, using previously collected datasets.
Design and conduct new qualitative and mixed-method studies, including interviews, focus groups, and social media analysis.
Collect, clean, organise, and analyse data using qualitative software and multi-method frameworks.
Carry out cross-country comparative analysis with a focus on Southeast Asian contexts.
Translate research findings for non-academic audiences and engage with external stakeholders.
Collaborate with colleagues and researchers from other disciplines as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Compile research reports and contribute to grant reporting and documentation as required.
Undertake any other research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in a relevant social science, arts, or humanities discipline.
Minimum 2 years of research experience in an interdisciplinary environment spanning social sciences, arts, and/or humanities.
Demonstrated academic writing ability, evidenced by publications, working papers, or equivalent outputs.
Prior experience working in mixed teams that include scientists, engineers or computing researchers.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University

Research Associate (1-year contract), SMU Urban Institute