About this role
<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>Who We Are</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit <a href="http://www.suss.edu.sg/">www.suss.edu.sg</a></span></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>About the Job</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Research Assistant will support research projects by assisting with quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and literature review. This role is well-suited for early-career researchers seeking hands-on experience in applied research, evaluation, or academic/industry-based studies. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn multiple research methodologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Research Assistant will provide research, administrative, and coordination support across the full research lifecycle, including ethics submissions, data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. The role will also support selected External Relations (ER)-linked initiatives, including research-related events, partner engagement, and knowledge dissemination activities.</span></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><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Research & Ethics Administration</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee applications, including drafting, formatting, and compiling required documentation (e.g. study protocols, consent forms, recruitment materials, risk assessments).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Track IRB submission timelines, approvals, amendments, and renewals, and support responses to IRB queries and implementation of approved modifications.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation in accordance with institutional research governance requirements.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Research Design & Data Collection</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support the development of research instruments such as surveys, interview guides, focus group protocols, and observation frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and informed consent processes in accordance with approved protocols.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support data collection activities for quantitative and qualitative research, including surveys, interviews, and fieldwork, under supervision.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support the appointment and coordination of external vendors (e.g. survey administrators, transcription services, research support vendors), including preparation of scopes of work, coordination of timelines, and quality checks on deliverables, in accordance with University policies and procedures.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Data Analysis & Literature Review</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Conduct basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis under supervision (e.g. descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, simple regressions, thematic coding).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Conduct systematic and targeted literature searches across academic databases and grey literature sources.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Summarise and synthesise research findings into clear, structured literature reviews and research summaries.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Reporting & Knowledge Dissemination</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to the preparation of research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and academic or technical documents.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support the translation of research findings into non-technical outputs (e.g. executive summaries, briefing slides, stakeholder-facing materials).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in preparing research highlights and summaries for dissemination to external partners, funders, and collaborators.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>External Relations & Project Support</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support coordination with external partners and collaborators on research-related activities, including meetings, documentation, and follow-up actions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with the preparation of meeting materials, notes, and post-meeting summaries for research-related partner engagements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support events, forums, and workshops, including background research, pre-event preparation, on-site support, and post-event documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and outputs.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Other Duties</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform other research- and project-related tasks as assigned by the supervising staff or project lead</span>s.</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 style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, public policy, education, business, psychology, or related fields).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Relevant experience in research, policy, consultancy, or project coordination is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Meticulous and able to exercise a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive research data and partner information.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrates basic project coordination and time management skills, including tracking timelines, documentation, and follow-up actions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Resourceful team player who is also able to work independently, display initiative, and follow through on assigned tasks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with research or data tools is an advantage.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>