Research Assistant (Temporary) - Industry Innovation Project

About the role

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), a University of Applied Learning, is recruiting a temporary Research Assistant for its Communication & Design research division. The role supports an industry innovation research project investigating how Gen Z professionals, managers and executives in Singapore use digital platforms and online communities to seek workplace advice, handle employment concerns and make career decisions. The project aims to generate insights into digitally enabled worker-support ecosystems and their implications for labour institutions, policymakers and employers.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans on digital communities, worker voice, labour market trends and Gen Z employment experiences.
• Support survey design, administration and data management.
• Assist with interviews, focus groups, online community analysis and qualitative data collection.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data using software such as SPSS, NVivo or Excel.
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, presentations and dissemination materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement, participant recruitment, scheduling and project coordination.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Interest in the future of work, digital platforms, labour issues, workforce development or youth studies.
• Experience in social science research, policy research or digital community analysis is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, writing, organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SPSS, NVivo or similar software is preferred.
• Able to build strong working relationships, work independently with minimal supervision and deliver results on time.
• Technical writing and presentation skills, and strong critical thinking.