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

Job Description

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.

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.