Research Assistant (1-year contract), SCIS
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is for School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS).
- Project coordination and management.
- Scheduling visits to participants' homes/deployment sites.
- Configuration, deployment and maintenance of sensor networks and Internet of Things (IOT) system for in -home sensing of human behaviour and activities.
- Documentation and preparation of reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or any related disciplines.
- Relevant experience in healthcare related projects and subject management is preferred but not compulsory.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
- Proficient in spoken English, with the ability to communicate in Mandarin being an advantage as the successful candidate will be required to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge/proficiency in hardware sensors and IOT/cloud computing.
- Good writing and documentation.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a small, agile academic research team is essential.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively with team members.
OTHER INFORMATION
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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University