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Research Assistant, Centre for Applied Research (1-year contract)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
  • Singapore, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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Centre for Applied ResearchWho We AreAs Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit .About The JobThe successful candidate provides dedicated research and project support for research projects and related activities at the Centre for Applied Research (CFAR). The candidate reports to the principal investigator (PI) and works closely with the immediate research team as well as the CFAR administrative team. Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for this role. The candidate is expected to multitask and complete tasks within assigned deadlines.What You Will Be DoingThe following are duties that the successful candidate is expected to perform but not limited to:
  • Provide PI and research team with research assistance and project management support for the duration of the hire
  • Conduct literature review on the subject matter
  • Collate information from secondary data for research documents
  • Support PI and research team with the construction of survey instrument
  • Prepare and collate documents for IRB submission
  • Participate in preliminary data collection in relation to assigned project
  • Coordinate and organise one research event (workshop/symposium) and provide preparatory support for an international conference to be organised in 2026
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and above in a social science discipline e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, etc.
  • A team player who is self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Possess good communications and interpersonal skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English, proficiency in a second language preferably from Southeast Asia is recommended but not required
  • Mature, meticulous and possess high level of ethics and integrity
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheet computations and statistical software packages
Application ProcessPlease direct applications/queries to:A/P Kang Soon-Hock (email:[email protected]) at Centre for Applied Research, Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494