Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Singapore Singapore University Of Technology And Design Full time

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), established in 2012, is a research centre at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. LKYCIC aims to stimulate research on cities and urbanisation, and explore the role of technology, design and policy in providing urban solutions.

Within the Programme on Urban Innovation, we are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to the study of placekeeping, which involves the long-term management and maintenance of place. With a mixed-methods research approach, we will examine who the key stakeholders are in placekeeping, how they collaborate, and what facilitates or hinders their collaboration. The study aims to establish a methodology and framework that will enable the systematic investigation of placekeeping and inform future policies and practices related to placekeeping in Singapore.

About the Position:

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about placemaking, placekeeping, and community engagement in urban planning and design and is looking to gain experience for a future career in research.

You will:

  • Work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to craft data collection tools, including survey and interview questionnaire
  • Conduct fieldwork and data collection activities, including interviews, on-site observations, and surveys
  • Assist in conducting qualitative content analysis of interview transcripts and documents related to placekeeping projects
  • Assist in the analysis of quantitative and spatial data
  • Assist to prepare manuscripts and reports for publication
  • Communicate research with public and private stakeholders and collaborators
  • Research and write literature reviews
  • Provide administrative support for research projects

Duration: The selected candidate is expected to start from January 2024. The initial term of appointment will be one year, extensible to longer terms upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A Bachelor's/ Master's degree in a relevant field, such as urban planning, geography, urban design, public policy, sociology, or environmental psychology.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, including analysing and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
  • Demonstrated skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Proficiency in data analysis software/ programming language (e.g. NVivo, Atlas.ti, R, Python)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including assisting in developing reports and papers for publication and presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong time management and project organisational skills.
  • Proven ability to work in a team and an interdisciplinary environment, with minimal supervision.
  • Solid understanding of, or work experience in placemaking and placekeeping is a plus
  • Knowledge and/ or experience in designing data collection tools based on environmental psychology and community psychology is a plus.

How to Apply: The application with the subject heading - Placekeeping RA Application - should be sent via email to Dr. Yohei Kato at

The application must include the following:

  • a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
  • a curriculum vitae
  • a writing sample
  • three referees who may be contacted for a reference

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position remains open until filled. The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities offers an exciting and intellectually stimulating environment where appointees can significantly contribute and develop professionally.

  • Research Executive

    4 days ago

    Singapore AXANTEUS RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED Full time

    Roles & Responsibilities1. Analysis and Report-writing Designing studies and analysis strategies Developing questionnaires and discussion guides Statistical analysis Charting Analysis and Report-writing Preparation of presentation materials and Presentations2. Executing research projects: Selection & management of research partners and other vendors ...

  • Research Executive

    5 days ago

    Singapore Axanteus Research Private Limited Full time

    1. Analysis and Report-writingDesigning studies and analysis strategiesDeveloping questionnaires and discussion guidesStatistical analysisChartingAnalysis and Report-writingPreparation of presentation materials and Presentations2. Executing research projects:Selection & management of research partners and other vendorsRecruitment/training/management of...

  • Senior Assistant Director, Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Strategy & Research Excellence (SRE) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department champions long term (5 years and beyond) research strategies for A.STAR and works closely with A.STAR's 2 research councils (Biomedical Research and Science & Engineering Research) to drive the agency's research excellence and...

  • Deputy Director, Strategy

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Strategy & Research Excellence (SRE) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department champions long term (5 years and beyond) research strategies for A.STAR and works closely with A.STAR's 2 research councils (Biomedical Research and Science & Engineering Research) to drive the agency's research excellence and...

  • Market Research Project Executive

    4 days ago

    Singapore EA RESEARCH & CONSULTING PTE. LTD. Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesJob Description & RequirementsEARC is a market research and consulting company that provides a comprehensive suite of quantitative, qualitative and neuromarketing research. Using a variety of methods, we gather data that can be translated into actionable and relevant solutions for businesses and organisations.We are looking to hire a...

  • Market Research Project Intern

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore EA Research & Consulting Pte Ltd Full time

    Market Research1. JOB DESCRIPTIONProject Executive (Intern)Job Description & Requirements:Roles & Responsibilities,This position does research related project works and assists the setup of the research project, manage key events, and adminstrative matters relating to monitoring and reporting. You will be expose to various aspects of a project to pick up...

  • Research Assistant

    1 month ago

    Singapore Singapore University Of Technology And Design Full time

    Research Assistant positions are available in the Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) Pillar, Singapore University of Technology and Design. The Research Assistants will be involved in the research and development of multilingual AI models and algorithms.Job ResponsibilitiesMultilingual data collection and generationConduct of human evaluation...

  • Market Research Project Executive

    2 weeks ago

    Singapore Ea Research & Consulting Pte. Ltd. Full time

    Job Description & RequirementsEARC is a market research and consulting company that provides a comprehensive suite of quantitative, qualitative and neuromarketing research. Using a variety of methods, we gather data that can be translated into actionable and relevant solutions for businesses and organisations.We are looking to hire a market research...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Singapore University of Technology & Design Full time

    The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has a Research Assistant position in software engineering and computer science education research. The Research Assistant will be required to engage in the design, development, testing, and integration of tools that provide automated feedback and scoring for programming submissions. The Research...

  • Assistant Research Engineer

    5 days ago

    Singapore A*star Research Entities Full time

    About the RoleResilient Value Chain (RVC) division of SIMTech A.STAR is looking for an Assistant Enterprise Software Developer/ Research Engineer. In this role, you will develop enterprise software for logistics and end-to-end order fulfillment, towards responsive and resilient value chain.Job Description:Analyze software requirements to determine...

  • Market Research Project Intern

    1 month ago

    Singapore EA Research & Consulting Pte Ltd Full time

    Market Research 1. JOB DESCRIPTION Project Executive (Intern) Job Description & Requirements: Roles & Responsibilities, This position does research related project works and assists the setup of the research project, manage key events, and adminstrative matters relating to monitoring and reporting. You will be expose to various aspects of a project to pick...

  • Deputy Director, Planning, Research

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Planning, Research & Ops Management (PROM) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department drives RO's strategic planning and resources as well as manages A.STAR's internal grants aimed at seeding long-term strategic and multidisciplinary research, early research talent development and nurturing internationally...

  • Research Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Singapore A*star Research Entities Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTION:We are seeking a dedicated Research Officer to join our team in developing an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solution aimed at predicting responses to cancer immunotherapy (IO). The role involves assisting in the development and implementation of deep learning models, participating in data analysis, and interpreting multiplex...

  • Assistant Research Engineer

    5 days ago

    Singapore A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesAbout the RoleResilient Value Chain (RVC) division of SIMTech A*STAR is looking for an Assistant Enterprise Software Developer/ Research Engineer. In this role, you will develop enterprise software for logistics and end-to-end order fulfillment, towards responsive and resilient value chain.Job Description: Analyze software...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Singapore University of Technology & Design Full time

    The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), established in 2012, is a research centre at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. LKYCIC aims to stimulate research on cities andurbanisation, and explore the role of technology, design and policy in providingurbansolutions.Within the Programme on Urban Innovation, we are seeking a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Singapore University of Technology & Design Full time

    Requirements:A Bachelors degree from reputable university.Qualifications or work experience in psychology, cognitive science, or healthcare in elderly population is preferred.Equipment with research skills, such as literature review, conducting experiments, basic statistical analysis, report write-up, etc., is preferred.Experience in qualitative study...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Singapore Alexandra Hospital Full time

    Research Assistant (RA)A Research Assistant (RA) for initiating and managing chronic disease database.Job ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for the following:Initiating and managing chronic disease databaseTo approach patients to invite them to participate in ethics approved clinical research studies, if required.Write and review research papers,...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Singapore NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Full time

    The School of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. A successful candidate will be involved in a project involving the collection of daily mental health and well-being in Singapore. The incumbent will spend most of their time coding and maintaining the mobile applications that will allow us to collect high-frequency...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

    A Research Assistant position is currently available in the College of Business, Nanyang Business School.The research project is seeking to hire a Research Assistant to collect, structure and analyze data for fin/insure-tech problems, as well as, implement machine learning techniques to applications of financial risk identification and management and...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job DescriptionThe team under the leadership of Principal Investigator Professor Dean Ho at the N.1 Institute for Health is currently looking for a Research Assistant with a major in Psychology, Social Sciences or any related field and with experience or interest in qualitative research. The N.1 Institute of Health (n1labs.org) strives to redefine the...