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Singapore Management University

Research Partnership Manager (6-month contract), Office of the Provost

3-5 Years
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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development, coordination, and implementation of research activities across SMU's university-level research institutes.
  • Conduct literature reviews, landscape scans, benchmarking, and background research to support research strategy development, faculty initiatives, and proposal preparation.
  • Assist in the preparation and refinement of research proposals, concept notes, presentation materials and reports
  • Support faculty engagement activities, including coordinating meetings, workshops, seminars, and research-related discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support stakeholder engagement and collaboration with public agencies, industry partners, and academic collaborators.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Reporting Officer and/or Vice Provost (Strategic Research Partnerships).

Qualifications

  • Candidates with prior experience as a Research Assistant, Research Associate, or in research/project support roles within universities or research institutions will be preferred, but not strictly necessary.
  • A Master's degree with 3 years work experience, or PhD, in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Business, Psychology, Urban Studies, or a related discipline is preferred, but not strictly necessary.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and synthesis skills, including the ability to prepare research summaries, reports, and presentation materials.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, including experience supporting meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Ability to engage and coordinate effectively with faculty members, researchers, and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in supporting or drafting research proposals, grant applications, concept notes, or research reports will be advantageous.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work with a reasonable degree of autonomy.

Other Information

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

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Job ID: 148949011

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