Research Fellow (Communication / Psychology / Sociology / Social Science)
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Ntu. NTU Main Campus · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Review existing scholarship and shape the theory behind studies of public views and responses to climate issues
- Create immersive VR setups for research, coordinating with outside vendors to make them functional
- Build and run experiments, then analyze the resulting data using statistical methods
- Help produce journal articles, conference talks, progress updates, final outputs, and research outreach
- Handle project scheduling and administrative support tasks
What you bring
- A doctorate in communication, psychology, sociology, or another social science field
- A solid grounding in experimental research, plus practical work with VR development or immersive media studies
- Proficiency in SPSS, R, Mplus, or another named statistical tool
- A strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
Who this fits
This role suits a researcher who can lead their work independently and collaborate across disciplines and cultures. You’ll work with the Sustainable Societies theme’s principal investigator at NTU in Singapore.
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 Fellow 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, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Fellow 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:
- Conducting literature reviews and supporting theory development
- Designing immersive VR experiences for research purposes
- Engage with external vendors to develop VR experiences
- Designing and conducting experimental studies
- Performing statistical analyses of experimental data (e.g., SPSS, R, or Mplus)
- Contributing to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Preparing progress reports and final research outputs
- Supporting dissemination of research findings to academic and public audiences
- Assisting with project coordination and administrative tasks
Job Requirements:
- A PhD degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a related social science discipline.
- Strong foundation in experimental research
- Demonstrated or hands-on experience in VR development or immersive media research
- Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, R, or Mplus)
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team
- Strong initiative, communication skills, and research ownership
- Experience collaborating with external vendors to translate research designs into functional systems
Why Join Us:
- Contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme addressing climate change and sustainable societies in Southeast Asia.
- Collaborate with researchers from diverse disciplines across NTU and partner institutions.
- Conduct research with the potential to inform public understanding and societal responses to climate change.
- Develop a strong research profile through publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to TSYHo@ntu.edu.sg.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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