Multilingual Aging Research Assistant (HCI & AI)

Singapore University of Technology and Design; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant to explore human-human and human-AI communication within multilingual contexts. The candidate will conduct interviews and experimental sessions, focusing on the interactions of older adults. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields is required along with experience in empirical research methods. Proficiency in Chinese, Malay, or Indian languages is preferred. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position is initially for one year, potentially extendable.

Qualifications

• Background in empirical research methods is required.
• Experience working with older adults is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of empirical studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and participant recruitment.
• Conduct interviews and experimental sessions with young and older adults.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed)

Working proficiency in Chinese, Malay, or Indian languages

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, HCI, communication science or related field

Job description

A leading educational institution in Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant to explore human-human and human-AI communication within multilingual contexts. The candidate will conduct interviews and experimental sessions, focusing on the interactions of older adults. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields is required along with experience in empirical research methods. Proficiency in Chinese, Malay, or Indian languages is preferred. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position is initially for one year, potentially extendable.