Research Fellow / Research Assistant (Arts and Wellbeing)

About the role

SIT is developing an evidence-informed arts and wellbeing toolkit for artists and arts organisations working with older adults in care settings. The toolkit will cover best practices for programme design, implementation and evaluation, include local case studies and point users to impact measurement tools. The project is led by Associate Professor Jean Liu and is part of the Rehabilitation division's Research scheme. The position is full-time, based at SIT, with an initial one-year contract and a preferred start date as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct structured literature reviews and synthesise evidence into practical frameworks for programme design, implementation and evaluation.
• Review and synthesise local project materials and arts-and-health toolkits, and map local case studies onto those frameworks.
• Conduct and summarise online interviews with artists and other stakeholders.
• Draft and refine clear, reader-friendly toolkit content for artists and arts organisations.
• Coordinate project inputs and oversee project management across organisations.
• Support preparation of the project evaluation report.

Required profile

• Research Fellow: PhD in psychology or public health, or a related behavioural or social science.
• Research Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Training or experience in literature review is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong writing skills, able to produce polished reports and presentations for varied audiences.
• Well-organised and able to manage fieldwork logistics independently.