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Singapore University of Social Sciences

Research Executive (1 year contract)

Closes:

440

What You Will Be Doing

  • Work onsite and attend industry partner meetings
  • Support the general management and administration of centre operations (e.g., organise meetings, recording meeting minutes)
  • Manage project timeline and ensure project milestones/ deliverables are met
  • Support all related administrative work
  • Perform literature reviews, assist with designing and conducting of qualitative and/or quantitative research tasks (e.g., focus group discussions, interviews, surveys), and perform dataprocessing and analysis tasks
  • Develop project processes and procedures, and maintain related documentations
  • Conduct impact analysis against pre-determined project outcomes
  • Prepare progress and final reports of the project for reporting to management, as well as for publication
  • Present research outputs at seminars, meetings, workshops
  • Assist in procurement processes (e.g., purchase of tokens for focus group participants)
  • Contribute to development and writing of research grant proposals
  • Work on other tasks as assigned by the centre leaders

Job Requirements

  • Degree holder, preferably in the field of behavioural science, social science, human resource, or business
  • At least 1 year of working in a research setting
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Independent and resourceful

Job details

Title
Research Executive (1 year contract)
Employer
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Location
463 Clementi Rd, Singapore 599494
Published
Feb 16, 2026
Closes:
Mar 16, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Director / Manager, Laboratory and Research

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Research Executive role?

Candidates need a degree preferably in behavioural science, social science, human resources, or business, plus at least 1 year in a research setting. Must be responsible, reliable, independent, and resourceful. Prepare your application with tips from our academic CV guide or explore research jobs.

📋What are the main responsibilities as a Research Executive?

Key duties include onsite work and attending industry partner meetings, managing project timelines, literature reviews, conducting qualitative/quantitative research (e.g., focus groups, interviews, surveys), data analysis, preparing reports, and presenting at seminars. Also handle administration, procurement, and grant proposals. See similar roles in research assistant jobs.

🏢Is this Research Executive position onsite only, and what's the contract length?

Yes, requires onsite work at 463 Clementi Rd, Singapore. It's a 1-year contract with potential for other tasks assigned by centre leaders. Ideal for those seeking research administration experience in Singapore higher education. Check administration jobs for more opportunities.

🌍Does this job offer visa sponsorship for international applicants?

No visa sponsorship is mentioned. Suitable for candidates eligible to work in Singapore. Review research executive requirements and local regulations. For career advice, visit research role success tips or higher ed jobs.

📝How to apply for this Research Executive (1 year contract) position?

Applications close on March 16, 2026. Submit via the portal with your CV highlighting research experience. Tailor to project management and data analysis skills. Leverage our free resume template and cover letter template for success.

🔬What research skills will I develop in this role?

Gain expertise in literature reviews, focus group discussions, interviews, surveys, data processing/analysis, impact analysis, and report writing for publication. Perfect for advancing in behavioural/social science research. Explore related insights in research assistant excellence.
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