Research Fellow (1 year contract)

About The Job

The Singapore University of Social Sciences is seeking a full-time research fellow for a multi-year multi-country research study on the state of the families in ASEAN. 

ASEAN countries are experiencing diverse and rapidly changing demographic and societal trends. These include falling fertility, population ageing, increased internal and cross-border migration, and the rise of dual-income households. Additionally, global challenges such as geopolitical uncertainty and climate change threaten agricultural productivity and livelihoods, particularly in developing ASEAN nations. Across ASEAN, technological advancements are having varying impact on employment opportunities for individuals across different age groups and educational levels. To navigate these shifts, strengthening support for families is crucial because families form the cornerstone of social cohesion and resilience in this region. To this end, this collaborative research project seeks to deepen regional knowledge and in the process create a body of knowledge on the family as a social institution in ASEAN in order to support families in these challenging times. 

Aims 

The project aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the state of ASEAN families, examine how families in the region are adapting to demographic, societal, and environmental changes, and identify ways to strengthen support for families through evidence-based policies and interventions. 

What You Will Be Doing

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• As an experienced member of the research team will lead, manage, and implement the research study.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the research and be proactive and detail-oriented.
• Lead and contribute to the writing of research protocols and ethics applications.
• Oversee and support IRB submissions e.g., application(s), protocol amendment(s), and report(s).
• Work closely with the survey vendor to coordinate and oversee survey data collection activities
• Work closely with PI and Co-PIs to develop statistical analysis plans and implement analysis.
• Collaborate with research team to publish in peer-reviewed journals, i.e., lead author or contributing author.
• Organise and draft project research report(s).
• Prepare presentations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Liaise with stakeholders from collaborating institutes/agencies both local and regional.
• Organise conferences/symposiums/workshops.
• Supervise and mentor research associates and research assistants
• Any other project-related administrative work. 

Job Requirements

• Completed academic degree, Master or above, in Sociology, Economics, or a relevant social science discipline.
• Have a minimum of one-year relevant work experience in a full-time capacity in a similar role as advertised.
• Strong understanding of the research topic and related issues.
• Familiarity with the socioeconomic situation of ASEAN and Asia.
• Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Proficiency in research skills, budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with any of the following statistical packages: STATA, R, SPSS, or SAS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commit to at least one year of service for the position applied