Research Assistant

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Research Assistant (Behavioural sciences/public health/communication/psychology) Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R Established in 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is the only full-fledged communication school in Singapore and is a world-class centre of excellence with an international faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and global institutional affiliations. The school is seeking a Research Assistant to support academic research. This includes conducting literature reviews, co-writing academic papers, analysing data, and participating in research teams to advance research objectives. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, conscientious and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement research, including literature review, data collection, and data analyses
Conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative research
Support research projects, including, securing ethics approval, contributing to academic publications and reports, managing operations, etc
Work closely with collaborators and third-party service providers in conducting the projects
Daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research projects
Conduct and organise project meetings
Support the development of grant proposals
Promote and communicate achievements and research impact through publications, presentations and media engagement
Undertake any additional duties as required by the supervisor
Job Requirements:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology or related fields
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools
Experience with academic publications
Background in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology preferred
Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with securing and managing research grants
Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design
Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)
Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
About Us
NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).
Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.
Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.
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