Research Assistant/Research Associate (1-year contract), ROSA

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 • This position is for Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA). • Research and Publications • Assist with quantitative data analysis, survey design and research support for research briefs and academic journals. • Contribute to research collaborations with government ministries and agencies. • Publication of academic papers (co-authoring alongside researchers in economics / sociology / psychology/ data science) • External Engagements • Handle requests for information from researchers and other interested parties related to the panel. • Assist with the reports and presentation decks for external audiences and stakeholders. • Engage in outreach activities, including: • Organising symposiums, workshops, seminars, roundtables andconferences; • Community outreach programs; • International research collaborations; • Fundraisingactivities with private and government organisations. • Depending on their abilities and preferences, this person also may represent the Centre externally,whether in the media, professional organisations, government or other forums. • Other ad-hoc administrative duties as required by the Centre. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree (for research assistant) and Master's degree (for research associate). • Background in economics or social sciences preferred. • Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). • Well-trained in research methods. • Quantitatively trained, with experience of STATA or SPSS. • Detail-oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. • Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. • Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously and is organised. • Clear capacity to train and develop skills in coworkers. • Ability to work cohesively and effectively in a team setting and take a leadership role in managing the work of colleagues when needed. • Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research methodology and survey results clearly andconcisely in the Centre's style in both verbal and written form. • Interest in expanding skills to cover new analytical tools and methods. OTHER INFORMATION #LI-XL1 Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University