About this role
<h2 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit </span><a href="http://www.suss.edu.sg" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#000000">www.suss.edu.sg</span></a></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Job</b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Singapore University of Social Sciences is seeking a full-time research fellow for a multi-year multi-country research study on the state of the families in ASEAN. </span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ASEAN countries are experiencing diverse and rapidly changing demographic and societal trends. These include falling fertility, population ageing, increased internal and cross-border migration, and the rise of dual-income households. Additionally, global challenges such as geopolitical uncertainty and climate change threaten agricultural productivity and livelihoods, particularly in developing ASEAN nations. Across ASEAN, technological advancements are having varying impact on employment opportunities for individuals across different age groups and educational levels. To navigate these shifts, strengthening support for families is crucial because families form the cornerstone of social cohesion and resilience in this region. To this end, this collaborative research project seeks to deepen regional knowledge and in the process create a body of knowledge on the family as a social institution in ASEAN in order to support families in these challenging times. </span><br><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Aims </span><br><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The project aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the state of ASEAN families, examine how families in the region are adapting to demographic, societal, and environmental changes, and identify ways to strengthen support for families through evidence-based policies and interventions. </span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job Responsibilities</span><br><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The successful candidate will:</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As an experienced member of the research team will lead, manage, and implement the research study.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work independently and collaboratively with the research and be proactive and detail-oriented.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead and contribute to the writing of research protocols and ethics applications.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oversee and support IRB submissions e.g., application(s), protocol amendment(s), and report(s).</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with the survey vendor to coordinate and oversee survey data collection activities</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with PI and Co-PIs to develop statistical analysis plans and implement analysis.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with research team to publish in peer-reviewed journals, i.e., lead author or contributing author.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Organise and draft project research report(s).</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare presentations for meetings, conferences, etc.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Liaise with stakeholders from collaborating institutes/agencies both local and regional.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Organise conferences/symposiums/workshops.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supervise and mentor research associates and research assistants</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Any other project-related administrative work. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Completed academic degree, Master or above, in Sociology, Economics, or a relevant social science discipline.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have a minimum of one-year relevant work experience in a full-time capacity in a similar role as advertised.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="color:black;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of the research topic and related issues.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with the socioeconomic situation of ASEAN and Asia.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed academic publications.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in research skills, budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency with any of the following statistical packages: STATA, R, SPSS, or SAS.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:24.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Commit to at least one year of service for the position applied</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>