Research Assistant (Communications and New Media)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,480 - 46,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on AI experience

Co-author publications

Mentorship in research design

Policy-relevant projects

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in Communications and New Media on a 12-month appointment at Kent Ridge Campus. You will work with Large Language Models, run analyses, build experimental platforms, and contribute to publications.

Applicants should have a final-year or completed Bachelor's in CS, Data Science, or Quantitative Social Science, with Python/R and ML framework experience, strong independent work habits, and a keen interest in

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Data Science.
• Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Social Science (e.g., Economics, Political Science, Sociology with strong quantitative training).
• Strong programming skills (Python, R, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Work with Large Language Models (LLMs), including fine-tuning and evaluation.
• Conduct statistical analysis and quantitative modeling of social science data.
• Build and maintain experimental platforms for computational social science studies.
• Run analyses on datasets, ensuring methodological rigor and reproducibility.
• Contribute to writing research findings for academic publication.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate researchers on project design and execution.

Skills

Python

R

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science

Bachelors in Data Science

Bachelors in Quantitative Social Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant (Communications and New Media)

Location

Singapore — Kent Ridge Campus

Duration

12 months (start no later than 1 September 2026)

Eligibility

• Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
• Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Data Science
• Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Social Science (e.g., Economics, Political Science, Sociology with strong quantitative training)

Responsibilities

• Work with Large Language Models (LLMs), including fine-tuning and evaluation.
• Conduct statistical analysis and quantitative modeling of social science data.
• Build and maintain experimental platforms for computational social science studies.
• Run analyses on datasets, ensuring methodological rigor and reproducibility.
• Contribute to writing research findings for academic publication.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate researchers on project design and execution.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills (Python, R, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in computational social science and interdisciplinary research.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with cutting‑edge AI and social science methods.
• Opportunity to co‑author publications and present findings.
• Mentorship in research design and methodological innovation.
• Exposure to collaborative academic projects with real‑world policy relevance.

Additional Information

Req ID: 33637