October 13, 2017

Dear FASS Students,

The Singapore Research Nexus (SRN) is a unique academic resource covering the wide range of research on Singapore produced by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). It can be found at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/srn/.

SRN is currently engaged in a project to update and maintain a database of creative works such as fiction, poems, plays, musicals, films, travel writings, or other forms of entertaining works of a non-academic nature, along with a database of academic research publications. These works all have relevance to Singapore and have been produced by FASS faculty and students, past and present. SRN is also working on the SG Photobank, a project to build a repository of photographs of Singapore.

We are currently accepting applications from current FASS undergraduate or graduate students for the position of Graduate Student Researcher or Undergraduate Student Researcher. We need students who possess excellent English language skills as well as superior research skills to join our team. Our preferred candidates must be meticulous, possess good interpersonal and managerial skills, and be prompt with responses to queries. Knowledge of Singapore’s literary and cultural scene is also an advantage. Additionally, prior experience with WordPress or similar platforms is a definite asset. Successful applicants for this position will be able to source for creative works, academic publications, as well as manage their search for other Singapore-related research, to add to the SRN website database. They will also be able to read and understand academic research articles and creative work, and write about them in a clear, accurate, and engaging way. In addition, successful candidates will assist in logistics and manpower for any events organized by SRN, and will take charge in cataloguing photographs in the SG Photobank when needed.

The application period is for two weeks from 16 to 27 October 2017 or until the position is filled. Successful applicants will start work in December 2017 and be appointed for a four month period. The applicants can work up to 64 hours per month. The position may be renewable.

Please apply for this position by filling out the two forms: 1) NSWS Supplementary Form and 2) PDPA Notice for Students Form.

Completed forms can be sent to the Singapore Research Nexus at singaporeresearchnexus@gmail.com with the subject line “Student Researcher”. Please also include your Resume/CV as an attachment. It should indicate your proficiency in English, as well as your research skills and experience. Indicate also your level of proficiency in other languages, both written and spoken. Second language proficiency in Chinese, Malay, or Tamil is an advantage.

For details of the NUS Student Work Scheme, please refer to this link: http://www.nus.edu.sg/cfg/employers/post-job.

For further questions, please contact singaporeresearchnexus@gmail.com.