Senior Research Fellow

Senior Research Fellow (Institute of Policy Studies
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Senior Research Fellow (Institute of Policy Studies
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Senior Research Fellow (Institute of Policy Studies
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Senior Research Fellow (Institute of Policy Studies
role at
National University of Singapore
Job Description
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
Job Description
Job Description
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
The Senior Research Fellow will initiate, lead, and contribute to research projects in the areas of social mobility, community and workforce development and/or cultural engagement. Responsibilities include working with researchers in the Institute and other academic institutions, external stakeholders like the government, industry and people sector, to conceptualise and execute research projects that inform policymaking. The Senior Research Fellow should have a clear and established research portfolio with significant experience in designing research studies that combine academic and practical expertise to develop evidence-based and data-driven recommendations for relevant policymakers. Their work should contribute to knowledge-building in their areas of expertise.
The Job Scope Includes
Work closely with the department head and IPS Director in research projects that support evidence-driven policy development in Singapore
Initiate and lead research programmes that build on empirical data collection to develop evidence-based recommendations that address pertinent policy issues
Publish research findings in working papers, journal reports, policy briefs and op-eds
Present findings to stakeholders through briefings, seminars and workshops
Convene and undertake administrative duties like developing and facilitating research conferences, workshops and closed-door discussions
Contribute to the development and implementation of Institute-level projects
Qualifications
Applicants must:
Be a Singapore Citizen (owing to the nature of IPS' workstreams)
Have a Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences or a related field from a reputed university
Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research design, data collection and analysis
Have a good track record in leading research projects and stakeholder engagement. Experience in securing research grants and funding for projects is an added advantage.
Have strong English communication skills (spoken and written). Proficiency in additional languages would be a plus.
Be able to work independently and with others in a team
Be able to supervise and mentor younger researchers and research assistants supporting projects in the department
Researchers in the department work on a variety of projects using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The Senior Research Fellow will work with the department head and Director of IPS to initiate projects, seek funding for them, operationalise the projects and report on the outcomes. There will be opportunities to publish on a diverse range of platforms.
To Apply
Please upload your cover letter and curriculum vitae via NUS Career Page.
Your CV should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work if this position is offered to you.
(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.)
More Information
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department : Institute of Policy Studies
Job requisition ID : 29387
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Other
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