Research Associate

7 days ago

Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Full time

**Posting Start Date**:30/04/2025

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. IPS is looking to hire a Research Associate for the Policy Lab to work on on-going research studies on community empowerment, citizen participation, and collaborative governance in Singapore. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to acquire critical research skills, gain field experience and knowledge working with diverse populations and benefit from exposure to intellectual exchange and networking.

The job scope includes:

- Assisting in the administration of on-going research projects
- Liaising with partner organisations and recruitment, management of undergraduate student researchers
- Conducting simple surveys and ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations, writing fieldnotes, and in-depth interviews
- Conducting literature reviews, data analysis and supporting the publication and dissemination of results and findings in research reports, policy briefs, conference papers, academic journals, opinion editorials, and book manuscripts.
- Presenting research work to internal and external stakeholders
- Undertaking other administrative duties such as facilitate IPS’s conferences, other research conferences, workshops, or closed-door discussions

Applicants must:

- Have keen interest in research and development to co-develop and test policy solutions with relevant communities and stakeholders
- Have familiarity with qualitative research methods, qualitative analysis and data analytical tools such as Nvivo and Qualtrics
- Have strong English communication, with an ability to write in a clear and engaging manner
- Have initiative and demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects
- Demonstrate commitment to meeting deadlines and have a track record of producing work that reflects a maturity of thought
- Have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline from a reputable university

Applicants preferably have:

- Previous work or volunteering experience in the areas of community empowerment, citizen participation, and collaborative governance.

**What you can expect from the job**

The Research Associate will have the opportunity to work in a research team which examines social and policy issues affecting community empowerment, citizen participation, and collaborative governance. The Research Associate will be working in a team committed to ensuring high quality data collection and fieldwork management. The Policy Lab works on a variety of projects initiated by the institute, government and the non-profit sector using both qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, the Research Associate will also have opportunities to co-author articles and research papers with other members of the research team.

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.

**More Information**

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

Job requisition ID : 28746

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