Research Assistant (Ethnography) - Senior Housing Typologies (ENgAGE)

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Job Description

About ENgAGE : The Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) is committed to advancing knowledge and practices to enhance environments that foster the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals across all age groups. The centre aims to coordinate and consolidate aging-related research, education, and resources within the NUS community, orchestrate capacity-building initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders with a shared interest in meaningful enhancements to living environments for all.

Project Background : The "Comparative Study of Housing Typologies for Seniors" (CS-HTS) project investigates ways to adapt existing and future housing to support aging in place and enhance the quality of life (QoL) for older adults in urban context. Using a community science approach, the study aims to collaboratively develop, evaluate, and recommend integrated senior housing models for Singapore. The project incorporates both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, urban design and planning, social sciences, public health, medicine, transportation, technology, and urban economics

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Assistant to support the CS-HTS project. The Research Assistant will work closely with Co-Principle Investigators, Research Fellows, and project collaborators.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct systematic literature reviews and ethnographic study.
• Participate in data collection through interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Write reports and research papers.

Qualifications

Application Process :

Interested applicants should submit a dossier consisting of the following :

The anticipated start date for the position is 1st January 2026. We will begin evaluating candidates immediately, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Further enquiries should be sent to ekiyota@nus.edu.sg.

Tell employers what skills you have

Literature Reviews

Data Analysis

Urban Design

Public Health

Social Sciences

Research Skills

Writing

Publications

Laboratory

Research