Research Assistant (Communication Studies / Social Science)
At a glance
Entry-level Communications role at Ntu. NTU Main Campus · full-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
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What you'll do
- Coordinate executive calendars, appointments, travel plans, events and expense claims
- Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, then track follow-up actions through completion
- Keep office budgets, spending records, communications and secure digital and physical files organised
- Conduct literature reviews, gather and analyse data, and help write academic research papers
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in communication studies or a related social science discipline
- Strong social science research ability, including literature review, data collection and analysis
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and project management software
- Careful organisation, clear written and verbal communication, and efficient multitasking
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone who can combine office coordination with hands-on academic research. You’ll need to work carefully with confidential files, manage competing tasks, and collaborate effectively with research teams and stakeholders. Experience as a project officer or research assistant is preferred, while advanced statistical testing knowledge is an advantage.
From the employer
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 Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling, meetings and events. This Project Officer will additionally play a role in supporting 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:
Coordinate executive schedules, appointments and events.
Organise and document minutes of meetings, meeting materials and follow-up on action plans.
Manage office operations, budget and expenses
Oversee travel arrangements, itineraries and claims.
Prepare, edit and file communication materials, including presentations, emails and documents.
Maintain physical and digital files with care for data security and confidentiality.
Support academic research, including literature review, data collection, data analyses, and the authoring of research papers.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social science fields
Strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
Ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently
Skilled in social science research. Knowledge of advanced statistical tests (e.g. moderation/mediation, hierarchical regression etc.) will be advantageous
A team player with effective stakeholder management and time management skills
Past experience in a project officer or research assistant role preferred
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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