Researcher, Social Cohesion Research Programme (RSIS)

About the role

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a graduate school of Nanyang Technological University, is hiring a researcher to support its Social Cohesion Research Programme. The work covers how the social and built environment shape multiculturalism and inclusion, the forms of religious digitisation, and the detection of online trends. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth literature reviews on social cohesion, religiosity, ethnicity and nationalism
• Carry out multivariate analyses on cross-national data to assess social cohesion patterns
• Support strategic events and meetings
• Manage relevant databases
• Provide key insights to aid decision-making and facilitate effective communication

Required profile

• PhD, Master's degree or degree in social sciences or data analytics
• Appreciation of the cultural dynamics in Singapore and the region
• Comfortable with report writing and statistical analyses

Required skills

• Basic understanding of multivariate statistics, including multiple regression, factor analysis and statistical tabulations
• Excel and charts

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter matching their qualifications, a detailed CV, two published articles or writing samples, and three reference letters.