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(1) Research Associate (Data Analyst)
Job Description
The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre based in Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. Drawing on its interdisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic and environmental perspectives, CARE conducts research on the social and medical determinants of successful ageing, and actively engages with government and industry partners to identify needs and strategies to enhance the experience of ageing in Singapore. CARE is a vibrant work place with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds and range of interests, and we value the energy, passion and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore.
The selected candidate will work with other researchers at CARE on a number of projects, with the primary responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Conduct quantitative analysis of CARE’s survey data using Stata, SAS, or R.
- Write and edit research papers, policy and research briefs, and prepare presentations.
- Contribute to the development of grant applications and research proposals.
- Present research findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
- Support project management tasks, including questionnaire development, managing project documentation, preparing reports, and coordinating with survey research firms and other agencies.
- Assist with CARE’s other initiatives where required.
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Sociology, Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
- Minimum two years of relevant work experience. Candidates with less years of work experience may be considered for a Research Assistant position.
- Prior experience in quantitative data analysis of individual-level data.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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(2) Research Associate / Senior Research Associate
Job Description
Perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organizing and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project with minimal guidance. The duties may include but not limited to:-
- Responsible for planning, overseeing and leading study and intervention from ideation to completion.
- Collaborate and interact with internal and external stakeholders for progress update.
- Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of quantitative research techniques, and write procedure manuals for data collection and coding.
- Ensure accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and research findings.
- Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations or written reports/ scientific manuscripts/literature for publication.
- Provide guidance to undergraduate/medical students and research assistants.
- Perform other related duties assigned or incidental to the work described herein.
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or other related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the design and conduct of experimental projects.
- Familiar with the application process for Institutional Review Board.
- Demonstrated good knowledge, skills and expertise in supporting various research activities.
- Possess knowledge of the scientific background relevant to the research area.
- Have knowledge of implementation and evaluation of community-based programmes.
- Able to adapt and ensure the project to meet milestones.
- A strong team player and able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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(3) Executive / Senior Executive
Job Description
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Associate Director (AD) of Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) in the organisation of the centre’s education and other programmes as well as its communications, publicity and publications portfolios. The key areas of duties include events organisations, writing and communications.
(I) Organisation and Management of CARE Educational Events and Sessions
- Work with other members of CARE secretariat team to organise and implement all CARE’s educational activities and events including CARE’s annual conference, Experts Programme, Methods Workshop Series, Round Tables and others.
- Develop and manage budgets and finances related to events.
- Manage all aspects of events’ publicity and marketing.
- Manage events organisation including registrations, liaison and coordination with trainers and participants.
- Coordinate with senior executive on all aspects of events procurement and finance.
- Manage events logistics such as F&B, AV, registration, ushering etc.
- Manage events evaluations and related reports.
(II) Development and Management of CARE’s Communications portfolios
- Work with AD to develop CARE’s communications platforms and possibilities.
- Manage CARE’s website and social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
- Manage CARE’s publicity on other platforms including Duke NUS, SingHealth etc. and events website such as conference website if any.
- Manage CARE’s publicity collaterals, namely brochures, CARE’s email account and database.
(III) Organisation of CARE’s publications
- Work with AD on the editing and publishing of CARE’s research brief series and other relevant reports such as annual report and brochure.
- Perform editorial work on CARE’s research briefs and other reports as necessary.
- Liaise with relevant parties including designers and printers on the production of brief and reports.
The above list is not exhaustive and candidate may need to perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Prior work experience related to marketing, communications and events management.
- Prior experience with management of administrative, procurement and financial procedures and processes.
- Experience in healthcare or education is advantageous.
- Have knowledge of excel and other relevant software; knowledge of project management software and Photoshop is advantageous.
- Demonstrate ability to plan, prioritise and multitask with minimum supervision.
- Possess excellent marketing and communications skills.
- Committed to teamwork and development.
- Able to think big picture but possess ability for attention to minute details.
Do note that this is a 6 months contract job with possibility of renewal.
We regret that we can only notify shortlisted candidates.
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(4) Senior Executive / Assistant Manager
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Associate Director (AD) of Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) in the overall financial management and administration of the Centre’s operations and programmes. The key areas of duties would include financial and grants management and reporting, procurement, office administration, assets management and ad-hoc IT matters.
(I) Financial and Grants Management
- Assist with the tracking and projections of Centre’s overall and research project budgets.
- Provide ancillary support to CARE’s research projects financial management matters and reporting structures.
- Prepare financial reports to CARE’s Advisory Board and any other relevant agencies and authorities as required.
- Assist with any invoice requisitions needed, including workshops and projects-related.
(II) Administration
- Assist in the requisition process of CARE’s staff and recruitment and appointments of interns.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of all areas of work functions such as agreements, grants, manpower tracking, invoices and payments.
- Stand-in for the AD as back-up or covering for all administrative-related matters.
(III) Procurement & IT
- Oversee and manage all CARE’s procurement needs.
- Provide ancillary support to CARE’s research project teams on their project procurement needs.
- Manage and track CARE’s inventory – hardware, software and department collaterals.
The above list is not exhaustive and candidate may need to perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in finance and administration.
- Prior work experience with preparations of budget, tracking of fund utilisation, and financial reporting.
- Prior experience with administrative & procurement processes and procedures.
- Possess knowledge of MS Office suite.
- Knowledge of SAP/HANA system is advantageous.
- Able to work independently but think and operate collaboratively.
- Committed to teamwork and development.
Do note that this is a 2-year contract position with option of renewal.
We regret that we can only notify shortlisted candidates.
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