Research Fellow (1 year contract), University Research Office

apartmentSingapore University of Social Sciences placeBukit Timah descriptionTemporary calendar_month25/4/26

Company description:

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

Job description:

About the Job

Project Title: Development of a Framework for Assessment of Organisational Social Impact

What You Will Be Doing

Project summary:

The SUSS Sustainability Committee is seeking a Research Fellow to support a project on assessment of organisational maturity in social impact. The project aims to design and validate a Social Impact Maturity and Effectiveness Framework—a comprehensive tool for assessing how businesses and non-profit organisations in Singapore create and enhance social impact.

Using mixed methods (focus groups, surveys, and interviews), the study will develop self-assessment, stakeholder, and independent assessor evaluation instruments that help organisations benchmark and strengthen their social sustainability practices.

The appointment is expected to last one year, subject to satisfactory performance and project needs.

Job Scope:

Conduct literature reviews on social sustainability and impact measurement frameworks
Support data collection, including recruiting and coordinating expert panels, scheduling and conducting focus groups, transcribing qualitative interviews, and administering surveys
Identify and liaise with organisations, associations, and companies to participate in the study, including outreach to potential survey respondents
Perform data cleaning, analysis, and synthesis
Contribute to drafting of report, visualisation of findings, and preparation of conference and journal papers
Provide administrative and project management support (tracking milestones, developing interview and participation communication protocols, and IRB correspondence)

Job Requirements

Qualification / Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree (Honours preferred) or Master's degree in related field
Prior research assistantship experience, especially involving human participants and IRB processes
Demonstrated ability in quantitative and qualitative research, including use of SPSS, NVivo, and Qualtrics
Strong attention to detail, independence, and reliability
Comfort liaising with organisations and external partners
Familiarity with social-impact metrics

Applications should be made to:

Ms Seo Cai Ling (email: [email protected]), Manager (Sustainability), Office of the Vice President (Corporate), Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494

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