{"job":{"jobId":2490144,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Assistant, Fieldwork","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Overview Research Assistant (Fieldwork) – 2-Year Contract</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)' Social Lab is seeking a proactive and dedicated Research Assistant to join our team. The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in gathering data and supporting research initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social science research while working in diverse and dynamic environments.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Core and Ad-Hoc Responsibilities</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">While researchers are expected to contribute in many ways to ongoing projects at IPS, typical work includes some combination of the following (though usually not all at once!):</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Core Responsibilities</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Survey Data Collection: Conducting face-to-face interviews, administering questionnaires, and collecting data through various survey methodologies in designated study locations.</li>\n<li>Fieldwork Preparation: Assisting in the development and refinement of survey instruments, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of questions, and preparing survey materials for distribution.</li>\n<li>Participant Recruitment: Collaborating with the research team to identify suitable survey participants, contacting potential respondents, and explaining the study objectives and procedures.</li>\n<li>Ethical Compliance: Ensuring research ethics and data privacy are upheld throughout the survey process, obtaining informed consent from participants, and maintaining confidentiality of respondents' information.</li>\n<li>Field Logistics: Organizing and coordinating field visits, arranging travel arrangements, and managing any logistical challenges that may arise during the fieldwork.</li>\n<li>Data Quality Assurance: Verifying the accuracy and completeness of collected data, resolving discrepancies, and implementing quality control measures to maintain data integrity.</li>\n<li>Fieldwork Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive records of fieldwork activities, including tracking survey progress, keeping detailed field notes, and reporting any unexpected developments.</li>\n<li>Communication and Reporting: Providing regular updates to the research team on fieldwork progress, challenges, and findings, and contributing to the preparation of survey reports and presentations.</li>\n<li>Training and Capacity Building: Participating in training sessions related to research protocols, data collection techniques, and survey implementation to enhance fieldwork skills and knowledge.</li>\n<li>Literature review and analysis: Scoping and collating literature reviews; cleaning, formatting, and analysing primary/secondary data</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Ad-hoc Responsibilities</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assisting with events and outreach associated with research workstreams, such as rapporteuring, planning, and hosting conferences and workshops</li>\n<li>Other administrative tasks as assigned</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><u><strong>Requirements</strong></u></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>To be considered for this role, you should fulfil the following criteria at a minimum:</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be a Singapore Citizen (owing to the nature of IPS' workstreams)</li>\n<li>En-route or have obtained a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, psychology, public health, anthropology, or related disciplines)</li>\n<li>Proven experience in conducting survey fieldwork or relevant research data collection is desirable.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse populations and build rapport with participants.</li>\n<li>Strong organizational and time-management abilities to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines</li>\n<li>Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality</li>\n<li>Ethical awareness and adherence to research ethics principles.</li>\n<li>Flexibility and adaptability to work in different field settings and travel to various locations as required.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in using technology for data collection (e.g., mobile devices, tablets, survey software) is advantageous.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS) and data analysis is a plus</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><u><strong>Application Application</strong></u></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>To apply, please upload the following documents via NUS Career Page:</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One-page cover letter (with a brief statement of relevant research experience)</li>\n<li>Curriculum vitae</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">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. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.)</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>More Information</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Location: </strong>Bukit Timah Campus\n<strong>Organization: </strong>Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy\n<strong>Department:</strong> Institute of Policy Studies\n<strong>Employee Referral Eligible:</strong> No\n<strong>Job requisition ID:</strong> 21582</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Singapore","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/LKYSPP-Research-Assistant-%28Fieldwork%29-2-Year-Contract-Buki/17582944/","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|351624","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/351624","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-10-11T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Singapore","log_hit":3,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-09-11T16:51:25.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-09-11T16:51:25.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":483,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"National University of Singapore","name_en":"National University of Singapore","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p>As Singapore’s flagship university and among Asia’s best, the <a href=\"http://www.nus.edu.sg/\">National University of Singapore (NUS)</a> offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.</p><p> </p><p>Our 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a rigorous broad-based curriculum underscored by cross-faculty enrichment. 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