Research Fellow (Social Service Research Centre)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link - https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Social-Service-Research-Centre%29/34655-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

· Support the development of research proposals, grant applications and funding submissions in collaboration with faculty members and partner institutions.

· Contribute to SSR research projects, including research design, data collection and analysis, preparation of research outputs, and dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, reports and presentations.

· Lead and coordinate SSR’s research capacity-building programmes and knowledge-exchange activities, working closely with faculty members, practitioners and other stakeholders.

· Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships, research collaborations and external funding from government agencies, foundations and other organisations.

· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, social service organisations, funders and other external partners.

· Contribute to the Centre’s broader activities and initiatives, including conferences, seminars, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

· Undertake other research and Centre-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

· PhD in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy or a related discipline. Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome.

· Strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in relevant qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

· Experience in, or demonstrated knowledge of, AI and technology for social good, would be an advantage.

· Experience in research proposal development, grant applications and/or funding submissions.

· Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

· Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic and external partners.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including research and proposal writing.

· Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to identify and develop new research, partnership and funding opportunities.

· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty members, researchers and external stakeholders.

· Experience or knowledge of the social service sector and applied social research would be an advantage.