Research Assistant (12-month contract), SMU Urban Institute

Roles & Responsibilities

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

• Building and maintaining a database of contacts.
• (Snowball) sampling.
• Conduct qualitative research with elderly residents and their caregivers.
• Transcribing interview data.
• Assisting the P.I. with the administrative management of the project.
• Other adhoc tasks that will contribute to the success of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

OTHER INFORMATION

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

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

Tell employers what skills you have

Communication

Data Analysis

Applied Research

Critical Thinking

Higher Education Research

Attention to Detail

Data Collection

Time Management

Computer / Technical Literacy

Research Projects