Research Associate (Communication / Psychology / Sociology / 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
- Search the literature and help prepare manuscripts for the Sustainable Societies research theme
- Help build and deploy virtual reality applications for climate communication research
- Plan and run experiments, then analyze the resulting data statistically
- Support publications, presentations, research reports, and sharing findings under the PI’s guidance
- Handle administrative tasks connected to the research program
What you bring
- A master’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a related social science field
- Hands-on experience with VR app development and experimental research
- Analytical capability using SPSS, MPLUS, or R
- Published research and conference presentation experience at an international level
- Initiative, clear interpersonal communication, and the ability to work independently within a multicultural team
Who this fits
This junior research role suits someone combining social science training with VR, experimentation, and quantitative analysis. You’ll work directly with the Principal Investigator at NTU’s main campus in Singapore, contributing within a multicultural project team while also handling independent work.
From the employer
The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Associate to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.
CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.
As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication and virtual reality tools to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Associate will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.
Key Responsibilities:
To engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation.
To engage in VR app development and implementation.
To engage in experiment conceptualization, design, and implementation.
To conduct statistical analyses with experimental data.
To contribute to research publications and presentations.
To write progress report and final research report.
To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
To carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary.
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline.
Strong foundation in VR app development, experimental research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
A 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 VR app development and experimental research.
An internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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