Research Assistant (Communication Studies/Social Science)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling, and events while supporting academic research. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, managing office operations, and assisting with research tasks. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Skilled in social science research.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical tests is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive schedules, appointments, and events.
• Organise and document minutes of meetings.
• Manage office operations, budget, and expenses.
• Prepare, edit, and file communication materials.
• Support academic research including literature review and data analyses.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask and problem-solve

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

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.