Research Assistant (Communication Studies/Social Science)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to coordinate schedules, manage office operations, and support academic research. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or related fields, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and have proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role involves multitasking and requires an understanding of social science research. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social sciences is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently is expected.
• Skills in social science research and knowledge of statistical tests are advantageous.
• Team player with effective stakeholder management and time management skills are needed.
• Prior experience in a project officer or research assistant role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive schedules, appointments, and events.
• Organise and document minutes of meetings and follow up on action plans.
• Manage office operations, budget, and expenses.
• Oversee travel arrangements, itineraries, and claims.
• Prepare, edit, and file communication materials.
• Maintain physical and digital files for data security and confidentiality.
• Support academic research including literature review and data analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of advanced statistical tests

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Research Assistant (Communication Studies/Social Science)

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 looking for a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling, meetings, and events. This Project Officer will additionally play a role in supporting academic research, including 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, e‑mails, 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.