Research Assistant (Communication Studies/Social Science)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) in Singapore seeks a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling and events, and to support academic research. This role involves literature reviews, co-authoring papers, data analysis and collaboration with research teams.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, professional and detail‑oriented, with strong communication and organisational skills. Prior project officer or research assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Team player

Stakeholder management

Research assistance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social science fields

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.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research‑intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world‑class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark‑certified (equivalent to LEED‑certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech‑enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg.

About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive