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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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