Research Assistant (11-month contract), College of Integrative Studies
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
Undertake primary research in Singapore-based archives and libraries, including the National Library and NUS library on the subject of agricultural science in Singapore, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands - with a specific focus on the rubber industry in the British colonial era.
Undertake online catalogue searches for online material and materials in situ relating to the project that may be available overseas.
Be able to collate, catalogue and synthesise information gathered for the project PI.
To be able to produce 6 monthly project reports for the project funder and contribute to the writing of mid-term and final reports.
To write or co-author with the project PI an academic paper for a local heritage/history journal.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Undergraduate Degree, ideally in history or an aligned humanities subject.
Postgraduate qualification preferred (such as a Masters), ideally in history or an aligned humanities subject.
Self-starter and independent worker.
Detailed, meticulous and able to work to deadlines.
Prior experience in archival and/or historical research.
Knowledge of Singaporean/Southeast Asian colonial history.
High level proficiency in a second language would be an advantage, especially Chinese and/or Malay.
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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University