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MINDEF

Senior Research Executive

MINDEF

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What the role is

You will support departmental projects by performing tasks such as liaising with stakeholders and participants, data collection, cleaning and analysis, and development of research products.

What you will be working on

- Perform project administration such as coordination with stakeholders, field-work monitoring, maintenance of equipment, logistics, document preparation, in both office and field environments - Conduct thorough literature reviews to gather relevant information for research projects - Collect data using various methods such as surveys, behavioural observations, interviews, focus group discussions, and experiments, and literature reviews, in both office and field environments - Clean and prepare quantitative datasets to ensure the accuracy and integrity of collected data - Maintain, archive and organise data in databases and spreadsheets - Assist in basic descriptive statistics - Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to present data clearly - Transcribe, clean, and analyse qualitative responses - Create low-code apps to support research activities - Design collaterals and videos to support business operations Challenge(s) - Balancing multiple project requirements while maintaining high standards in both research and technical deliverables

What we are looking for

- At least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred - Experience in team environments - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), low-code apps (Power Apps)and SPSS is advantageous - Organised and meticulous in areas of work - Good interpersonal skills and a team player - Good communication skills for liaison with different levels of personnel across the organisation - Interest in both psychology and IT is preferred (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.