Research Assistant/Research Associate (contract till 30 June 2027), ROSA - Toa Payoh

• Planning, Development and Management of Panel Methodological Research Agenda
• Work closely with the Research Fellows, Research Panel Manager and the research teamin monitoring and evaluating current panel practices for the Singapore Life Panel.
• Ongoing analysis after each panel wave to monitor sample composition and attrition.
• Assisting the with day-to-day panel operations of the Singapore Life Panel.
• Maintaining familiarity with the latest developments in panel survey methodology.
• External Engagements
• Handle requests for information from researchers and other interested parties related to the panel.
• Assist with the reports and presentation decks for external audiences and stakeholders.
• Engage in outreach activities, including:
• Organising symposiums, workshops, seminars, roundtables and conferences;
• Community outreach programs;
• International research collaborations;
• Fundraising activities with private and government organisations.
• Depending on their abilities and preferences, this person also may represent the Centre externally, whether in the media, professional organisations, government or other forums.
• Research and Publications
• Assist with data analysis, survey design and research support for research briefs and academic journals.
• Contribution to research collaborations with government ministries and agencies.
• Publication of academic papers (co-authoring alongside researchers in economics / sociology / psychology/ data science).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (for research assistant) and Master's degree (for research associate).
• Background in economics or social sciences preferred.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Well-trained in research methods.
• Quantitatively trained, with experience of STATA or SPSS.
• Detail-oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.
• Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish.
• Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously and is organised.
• Clear capacity to train and develop skills in coworkers.
• Ability to work cohesively and effectively in a team setting and take a leadership role in managing the work of colleagues when needed.
• Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research methodology and survey results clearly andconcisely in the Centre's style in both verbal and written form.
• Interest in expanding skills to cover new analytical tools and methods.
• More qualified candidates can be considered for the Research Associate title.

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