Research Assistant (Renewable 1 year contract)

Short Description

We seek a full-time research assistant to provide quantitative research support for several ongoing research projects in the fields of sociology, economics and population studies. The successful candidate is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. At least one year of relevant research experience is expected. Contract extension is dependent on job performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide research and administrative support to assigned research projects
• Work closely with PI and Co-PIs
• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with data cleaning and analysing primary and secondary data
• Assist with research and funding report writing
• Assist with meeting proceedings, working papers, policy briefs, journal articles, op-eds
• Prepare presentation materials for internal and external research meetings
• Copy editing and proof reading
• Any other duties assigned

Job Requirements

1. Qualification/Experience Required

• Honour’s degree and above in the social or behavioural sciences
• At least one year work experience as a full-time research assistant
• Strong foundation in quantitative research methods
• Proficient with STATA, R, or SAS
• Able to work independently and with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent proficiency in the English Language (spoken and written)
• Proficient with MS Office package
• Needs to be in the office for the stipulated working hours
• Must be able to commit for 1 year

2. Desirable

• Proficiency in a second statistical package
• Proficiency in a qualitative research package e.g., MAXQDA, nVivo, etc.
• Proficiency in a second language (spoken and written)