{"job":{"jobId":2510609,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Assistant (Statistics)","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Description</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant for ongoing projects in population aging, elderly health, and retirement finance at the LKY School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. The appointment is tenable for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Research Assistant is expected to provide research support to Asst Professor Joelle Fong (<b><a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/our-people/faculty/joelle-fong\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/our-people/faculty/joelle-fong</a></b>) who is the Principle Investigator for the 5-year research programme covering 2023-2027. The successful candidate should have a background in statistics and quantitative methods, be proficient in R and STATA, and have a strong willingness to learn about new topics and tools. Good written and spoken English is required. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Terms and conditions: </b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Possible commencement is towards September 2023. The appointment will be tenable for a period of one year with a possibility for extension. Review of applications will start till the position is filled. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Responsibilities of the full-time RA include: </b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with data analysis in R and STATA (and data collection/ cleaning); </li>\n<li>Assist with literature review and questionnaire design; </li>\n<li>Administrative support for research projects in the 5-year research programme; </li>\n<li>Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Job Requirements</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Requirements:</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, or Data science/analytics, or </li>\n<li>Quantitative economics/finance; </li>\n<li>Candidates with a Master’s degree are encouraged to apply; </li>\n<li>Previous experience in aging-related projects is preferred; </li>\n<li>Previous RA working experience in academic research is preferred; </li>\n<li>Self-motivated and have attention to detail; </li>\n<li>Able to commit to at least 1 year of service.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Job Application</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Invitation to apply:</b>\n\nInterested applicants are invited to send the following list of documents via email: <b><a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:sppfhy@nus.edu.sg\" rel=\"no-follow\">sppfhy@nus.edu.sg</a> </b>, with the subject title: “Applying for Research Assistant (Statistics) position”:</p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Cover letter (stating interest, qualifications, relevant research experience, and expected salary) Please also state when you can begin work, if you are selected for the role. </li>\n<li>Curriculum vitae (four-page max) </li>\n<li>Two writing samples (e.g. essays, written reports, short articles) </li>\n</ol>\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> Research Team\n<strong>Employee Referral Eligible: </strong>No\n<strong>Job requisition ID:</strong> 21426</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-%28Statistics%29-Buki/17252944/","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|362522","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/362522","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2024-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"sppfhy@nus.edu.sg","managerName":"NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Singapore","log_hit":5,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2024-01-08T17:06:39.000Z","updatedAt":"2024-01-08T17:06:39.000Z"},"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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