Job Openings Research Support (Maxwell)

About the job Research Support (Maxwell)

Responsibilities:

  • Support data collection: assist in fieldwork, liaise with vendors, monitor public feedback, and perform quality checks.
  • Support research analysis: conduct literature reviews, assist in quantitative data analysis, cleaning, and visualisation.
  • Support administrative tasks: manage inventory, coordinate meetings, and take notes.

Requirements:

  • Background in social sciences (psychology, sociology, economics) or relevant research experience.
  • Strong written/verbal communication, numeracy, and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel Pivot Tables).
  • Advantageous: experience with quantitative data analysis (e.g., R) or handling surveys and interviews.
  • Able to commit to a 12-month full-time contract; flexible for occasional late afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

Key Qualities:

  • Independent and team-oriented
  • Proactive and detail-focused
  • Adaptable to varied working hour

Duration/Working hours:

1 year contract (May 2026 to April 2027)

  • Standard hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • When required, some tasks may take place in late afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends to support in-person surveys.
  • Working hours will be adjusted accordingly (e.g., 2:00pm – 9:00pm).

Key Qualities:

  • Independent and team-oriented
  • Proactive and detail-focused
  • Adaptable and flexible with working hours

** We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.