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.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University