Description : Survey Specialist. Company : ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute. Location : Singapore

What the role is

Applications are invited for Survey Specialist, Research Division (2-Year Contract)

What you will be working on

Job Responsibilities

To develop survey capability in ISEAS research by establishing systems and best practices; develop researcher staff competence in survey work, and manage survey processes through the following:

• Propose, identify, and implement a new database to deposit ISEAS research products including surveys
• Work with Director Research Division to lead discussions with Programme Coordinators and Centre Heads to conceptualise and develop survey questionnaires with the aim to collect quality data in an academically and methodologically rigorous manner
• Develop policies, processes, and statistical databases for data collection, processing, and maintenance of medium or large scale surveys
• Identify key competency areas and suitable courses in the field of survey and data for research staff to attend
• Manage survey projects including establishing sources of information, determining sample statistical weighting, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials

o Identify supplementary data sources and initiate measures to study the wider implications of analysis outcomes
o Identify and mitigate survey related cognitive biases and research limitations
o Prepare survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets, for clear and effective presentation
o Create relevant statistical content for data users by employing suitable tools, including data visualisation, machine learning
o Undertake statistical programming/coding to support analysis

What we are looking for

• Preferably 5 years of relevant experience in data processing, with knowledge in programming software / statistical tools like SAS, Tableau and database querying language such as SQL
• Knowledge in research methodologies with practical application, as well as statistical concepts and definitions
• Strong data literacy skills with a keen sense in value of data and translation into actionable analysis
• Strong inductive and deductive reasoning abilities
• Keen interest in Southeast Asian affairs

Remuneration and benefits depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants will be notified if they are shortlisted within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)