Research Associate (1 year contract), University Research Office

Who We Are As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment. We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers. Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society. For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg About the Job Project Title : Development of a Framework for Assessment of Organisational Social Impact What You Will Be Doing Project summary: The SUSS Sustainability Committee is seeking a Research Associate to support a project on assessment of organisational maturity in social impact. The project aims to design and validate a Social Impact Maturity and Effectiveness Framework—a comprehensive tool for assessing how businesses and non-profit organisations in Singapore create and enhance social impact. Using mixed methods (focus groups, surveys, and interviews), the study will develop self-assessment, stakeholder, and independent assessor evaluation instruments that help organisations benchmark and strengthen their social sustainability practices. The appointment is expected to last one year, subject to satisfactory performance and project needs. Job Scope: Conduct literature reviews on social sustainability and impact measurement frameworks Support data collection, including recruiting and coordinating expert panels, scheduling and conducting focus groups, transcribing qualitative interviews, and administering surveys Identify and liaise with organisations, associations, and companies to participate in the study, including outreach to potential survey respondents Perform data cleaning, analysis, and synthesis Contribute to drafting of report, visualisation of findings, and preparation of conference and journal papers Provide administrative and project management support (tracking milestones, developing interview and participation communication protocols, and IRB correspondence) Job Requirements Qualification / Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree (Honours preferred) or Master’s degree in related field Prior research assistantship experience, especially involving human participants and IRB processes Demonstrated ability in quantitative and qualitative research, including use of SPSS, NVivo, and Qualtrics Strong attention to detail, independence, and reliability Comfort liaising with organisations and external partners Familiarity with social-impact metrics Applications should be made to: Ms Seo Cai Ling (email: clseo@suss.edu.sg ), Manager (Sustainability), Office of the Vice President (Corporate), Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494