Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews
- Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
- Manage and respond to project-related email
- Track research progress over time
- Prepare, maintain and update research shared drive
- Attend project meetings and other meetings as necessary to represent the project team
- Summarize project results
- Prepare progress reports
- Prepare other articles, reports and presentations
- Monitor the project budget
- Assist in preparing instruments and protocols for data collection
- Assist in recruiting subjects and liaising with relevant departments
- Develop or assist in the development of quantitative survey instruments and to coordinate the logistics of implementing and collating the data.
- Travel to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study
- Review and clean data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected
- Maintain accurate records of survey, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
- Provide ready access to all project related data for the faculty researcher and the project team
- As appropriate to the specified position, code and verify data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enter data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis
- May lead or guide the work of part-time employees
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Assist in preparing findings for publication
- Assist in writing and contributing to publications
Requirements
- Completed degree from an accredited university.
- A degree in the field related to the study (education) is preferred.
- Work experience in Singapore schools is preferred.
- Proven work experience as a Research Assistant or similar role.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Knowledge of quantitative research methodology is mandatory.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills.
