Skip to main content

This job has expired

Research Associate, Policy Lab

Employer
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Location
Singapore
Closing date
9 Jun 2021

View more

Academic Discipline
Social Sciences, Sociology
Job Type
Research Related, Research Associate
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Description

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to hire a Research Associate for the Policy Lab for an ethnographic study of low-income households. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to acquire critical research skills and domain knowledge, develop his/her individual research capacity as well as benefit from exposure to intellectual exchange and networking. This is a three-year contract.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the administration and management of the research project
  • Recruitment of participants and management of undergraduate researchers
  • Conducting ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations, writing fieldnotes, and in-depth interviews
  • Conducting literature reviews, data analysis and synthesis and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in reports, conference papers, academic journals, opinion editorials and book manuscripts.
  • Presenting research work to internal and external stakeholders
  • Undertaking other administrative duties related to the research project, such as develop and facilitate research conferences, workshops, closed-door discussions.

Qualifications

  • Have background or keen interest in ethnographic methods, working with low-income groups, social inequality, and social policy
  • Be competent in the use of qualitative research methods, qualitative analysis and have familiarity in project management
  • Have strong English communication and analytical skills, with an ability to write in a clear and engaging manner
  • Have initiative and demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage research
  • Demonstrate commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought
  • Have a Master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university

Applicants preferably have: 

  • Previous work or volunteering experience with low income populations
  • Conducted a research project or dissertation using ethnographic methods

More Information

The Research Associate will have the opportunity to work in a research team which examines social and policy issues affecting low-income households in Singapore. The Research Associate will be working in a team committed to ensuring high quality of data collection and fieldwork management. The Policy Lab works on a variety of projects initiated by the institute, government and the non-profit sector using both qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, the Research Associate will also benefit from exposure to intellectual exchange and networking with various stakeholders linked to the Institute’s work. This job will be good grounding for a graduate with some working experience, who is seeking to develop a career in the fields of social science research methodology whether in academia, the public service or the private sector.

Application Procedure

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and two samples of your best written work to:

Ms Cheryl Wong
Senior Executive
Institute of Policy Studies
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
1C Cluny Road House 5
Singapore 259599

DID 65 6601-5242
Email: ips.careers@nus.edu.sg
Website: www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/ips

Your cover letter should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work, if this position is offered to you.

(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert