Research Assistant (1-Year Contract), Smu Urban Institute

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 Qualitative research: building and maintaining a database of contacts; (snowball) sampling; conducting interviews; transcribing, coding, and analysing interview data. Quantitative research: liaising with panel providers; survey design; project management; data cleaning and analysis. Conducting primary fieldwork in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok. Project management: coordinating amongst project PIs; assisting the Lead PI with administrative tasks like IRB approvals; organising stakeholder workshops in Singapore and overseas; liaising with internal and external project stakeholders; annual project reporting. Any other ad hoc tasks that will contribute to the success of the project. QUALIFICATIONS An undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree by the date of appointment. Prior research experience is preferred. Have some experience conducting research in Singapore and/or in Southeast Asia. Be organised, detail-oriented and motivated to learn. Have good academic writing and research skills. Have the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams spanning the social sciences, computing, and urban research. OTHER INFORMATION #LI-XL1 Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University