Research Assistant: Public Opinion & Science Communication

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to a project on public opinion and communication relating to science, environment, and health issues.

You will conduct literature searches, help design surveys and experiments, perform statistical and qualitative analyses, contribute to publications and reports, and assist with dissemination under the PI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline.
• Strong foundation in survey and experimental research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in survey and experimental research.
• An internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation
• Engage in survey and experiment conceptualization and design
• Conduct statistical analyses with survey and experimental data
• Conduct qualitative data analyses
• Contribute in research publications and presentations
• Write progress report and final research report
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary

Skills

Survey design

Analytical skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science field

Tools

SPSS

MPLUS

R

Job description

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to a project on public opinion and communication relating to science, environment, and health issues.

You will conduct literature searches, help design surveys and experiments, perform statistical and qualitative analyses, contribute to publications and reports, and assist with dissemination under the PI.