Research Associate (Home-Based Work)

The SSRTG-funded research project Foundations of Home-Based Work: A Singapore Study is recruiting a Research Associate. This mixed-methods project is documenting trends and practices in home-based work in Singapore, past and present. The successful candidate would join a multidisciplinary team, spanning architecture, urban studies and communications. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• conduct literature reviews and assist with data analyses;
• manage multiple databases of data;
• project management, including supporting communication between team, tracking budget, working with PI and Co-Is to ensure project progresses according to the approved timeline and milestones, supporting progress reporting;
• provide administrative support for the project conference and associated exhibition;
• conduct interviews with stakeholders and other participants, and manage others team members conducting such interviews;
• document and analyse research data, as needed;
• contribute to the development of scientific papers and the dissemination of the study findings

Location:  Kent Ridge Campus
College: College of Design and Engineering
Department: Architecture
Contract Duration: 1 July 2023 – 30 August 2024 (14 months)
Job Specializations: Social and Spatial Research, Project Management

Competencies and qualifications

The appointed candidate should:
• have a Master’s degree with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience, including in project management and good knowledge, skills and expertise in relevant field.
• be a motivated and proactive individual who can work well independently as well as with a team in a collaborative team environment
• be proficient in a range of research methods and analysis tools;
• be comfortable with multi-tasking;
• have an eye for details, and demonstrable project management, writing and communication skills

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Architecture

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 19304

Contact person: Ms Rachel Sim

Email: racheljs@nus.edu.sg