Research Associate

6 days ago

Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

**Date**:20 Sep 2024

**Location**: COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG

**Company**:National University of Singapore

About ENgAGE: The Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) is committed to advancing knowledge and practices to enhance environments that foster the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals across all age groups. The centre aims to coordinate and consolidate aging-related research, education, and resources within the NUS community, orchestrate capacity-building initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders with a shared interest in meaningful enhancements to living environments for all.
Project Background: The "Comparative Study of Housing Typologies for Seniors" (CS-HTS) project investigates ways to adapt existing and future housing to support aging in place and enhance the quality of life (QoL) for older adults in urban context. Using a community science approach, the study aims to collaboratively develop, evaluate, and recommend integrated senior housing models for Singapore. The project incorporates both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, urban design and planning, social sciences, public health, medicine, transportation, technology, and urban economics.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate to support the CS-HTS project. The Research Associate will work closely with Co-Principle Investigators, Research Fellows, and project collaborators.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct systematic literature reviews and ethnographic study.
- Participate in data collection through interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
- Conduct qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
- Write reports and research papers.

Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a dossier consisting of the following:

- a cover letter (maximum 3 pages)
- up-to-date CV
- a statement describing their research trajectory, interests and future plans
- academic transcripts
- contact details for three referees (only short-listed applicants will be invited to submit reference letters)

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Public Health, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-years’ experience with relevant research work in Singapore, preferably with systematic literature reviews, ethnographic studies, surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions
- Strong qualitative data analysis skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Researcher is to converse with residents who speak in local dialects. Knowledge of Mandarin dialects is essential.
- Ability to write comprehensive reports and academic papers.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams
- Highly motivated, independent, and able to work in a dynamic environment

**More Information**:
Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Architecture

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26430

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