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Applications are invited for the following positions at the Centre for Family and Population Research at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, for commencement as soon as possible. Non-NUS applicants are advised to fill-out the Personal Data Consent Form available here.
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Applications are invited for the following position at the Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
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Applications are invited for the following position at the Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
Opportunities:
Applications are invited for the following position at the Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
Applications are invited for the following position at the Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
CFPR is inviting applications for various opportunities to collaborate and/or work in various positions.
1. Research Team
NUS faculty and research staff are welcome to send in the latest CV via email to cfpr@nus.edu.sg to indicate interest in research collaboration with CFPR on family and population issues.
2. Management Assistant Officer
3. Part-time student assistants
4. Internship opportunities/applications for 2023 Summer with CFPR.
The Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) is inviting applications for interns over the summer of 2023. Consistent with its goal of training and mentoring the next generation of family and population scholars and practitioners, the Centre is providing on-the-job training opportunities for undergraduate students. From having the opportunity to work with leading family and population scholars in NUS with their research projects to organizing events such as research seminars or conferences, or having an actual experience on how to run a training program, or learning how to manage the daily operations of a research centre, interns will benefit largely from their internship with CFPR.
CFPR is dedicated to the scientific advancement of research and training to understand the trends, determinants, and consequences of family and population changes, particularly in Asia. CFPR’s works revolve around these major themes: fertility and marriage, family policies; ageing and health; children and youth development; intergenerational relations and transfers; changing family living arrangements and family values in Asia; migration and integration; human capital and labour market; and, gender relations. Our research adopts a multi-disciplinary, life course, and international comparative approach. Currently, CFPR has a strong team of research staff and associates from various disciplines who are working on the Centre’s various research themes.
Qualifications
The intern/s may assist CFPR staff and associates with their research projects which may include conducting a literature search, writing literature reviews, gathering data, summarizing and synthesizing research works and publications may also be required from time to time.
Interns will also be asked to provide assistance in organizing the centre's event/s that involves setting-up the venue, and other logistical preparations.
Rendering administrative support for the daily operations of the Centre will also be required.
Terms
Undergraduate students working towards a degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. Applicants from local and overseas universities are welcome.
Interested applicants should have a demonstrated interest in social science research, preferably in family and population studies. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required. Skills in MS Office is necessary while familiarity with statistical, design and editing software will be helpful. Experience in event organizing is also an advantage. More importantly, we welcome students who have the willingness to learn, demonstrate initiative at work, is a team player but can also work independently when necessary.
Application
Interested applicants should send in an application dossier consisting of a cover letter, research interests, resume, and proposed internship dates to fassyed@nus.edu.sg.