Research Assistant (Communication/Psychology/Sociology/Social Science)

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a Research Assistant to make an important contribution to a project on public opinion and communication towards science, environmental, and health issues, funded by NTU.

Job Responsibilities

  • Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation

  • Engage in survey and experiment conceptualization and design

  • Conduct statistical analyses with survey and experimental data

  • Conduct qualitative data analyses

  • Contribute in research publications and presentations

  • Write progress report and final research report

  • Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator

  • Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline

  • Strong foundation in survey and experimental research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R)

  • Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment

  • Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills

  • Prior experience in survey and experimental research

  • An internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations


We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Assist in research on public opinion and communication regarding science and health issues.

Job title

Research Assistant (Communication/Psychology/Sociology/Social Science)

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at NTU Main Campus, Singapore; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor’s degreesurvey researchexperimental researchanalytical skillscommunication

Preferred skills

team playerinitiativeinterpersonal communicationresearch track record

Specializations

communicationpsychologysociologysocial scienceresearch
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site