Research Assistant/Research Associate (contract till 30 June 2025), ROSA

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).
• The Research Assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to
  • Conducting literature review, writing research briefs, coordinating with external organizations;
  • organising data collection for both qualitative and quantitative research;
  • working on data management, and assisting with academic and translational research.
  • This position will also assist with planning outreach events such as Symposiums and meet-ups with respondents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• 2 to 3 years of working experience within a research-related environment in a similar capacity.
• Well-trained in research methods.
• Quantitatively trained, preferably with experience of Stata, SPSS or R.
• Records data according to research protocols.
• Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously and is organised.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral).

OTHER INFORMATION

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