Research Assistant (Social Science/Arts/Humanities)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,176 - 53,568; Part time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) invites applications for an 8-month contract position within the Sustainable Societies Cluster, part of the Climate Transformation Programme. Based at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, Gillman Barracks, the role coordinates administration, reporting, and stakeholder communications for the Arts Sub-Group.

The successful candidate will support field trips, grant-related tasks, and coordination across NTU and EOS departments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science, arts or humanities discipline.
• Experience in academic, research or educational institutions.
• Strong organisation/administration and project/time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe CS and social media tools.
• Grant-writing skills or experience with grant applications.
• Experience with A/V equipment for video/audio recording.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key administrative contact for project stakeholders and collaborators.
• Provide general administrative support and logistics for the research project.
• Prepare materials for reporting obligations and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist in planning field trips including visa, travel and accommodation.
• Support data management and coordinate meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
• Coordinate with NTU departments (Finance, EOS, etc.) on project needs.
• Assist PI and Co-Investigators with grant administration matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Grant writing

A/V setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences/arts/humanities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe CS

Social media tools

Job description

The Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) is spearheaded by the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS). It aims to develop, inspire and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

The Climate Transformation Programme - Sustainable Societies Cluster works collaboratively across the CTP themes from Climate and Biodiversity, Mitigation, to Climate Processes and Extremes, to develop a suite of programmes that form a synergistic relay of interdisciplinary research and external outreach. The initiatives aim to cultivate a critical multiplicity of voices, perspectives, and knowledges from both within and outside academic realms in the formation of Sustainable Societies that engage with questions of climate change.

The position supports the Sustainable Societies (Arts Sub-Group) Cross-Cutting Cluster under the MOE Tier 3c Climate Transformation Programme (CTP). The CTP is spearheaded by the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS). The Sustainable Societies (Arts Sub-Group) Cluster is co-led by Principal Investigator (PI) Professor Laura Miotto. Under the supervision of Professor Miotto, the position serves as a key contact in coordinating projects and initiatives led by the cluster, from the administration and preparation of materials for reporting to the coordination of internal and external stakeholders. The role will assist in general administration and coordinate with various NTU departments as required, from the Finance department to the Administrative Office of EOS. The role will also contribute to content development and the organization of research and educational public programmes such as the Climate Transformation: Sustainable Societies Lecture Series and adjacent gatherings.

This position is for an 8-month contract. The candidate will be based at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore at Gillman Barracks.

For more information, visit the website https://ntu.ccasingapore.org/.

Key Responsibilities

• Key administrative contact for various project stakeholders such as co-investigators, local and international collaborators, research fellows and other internal and external parties, including vendors.
• Provide general administrative support, day to day management, and organisational logistics of the research project.
• Prepare all project materials for all reporting obligations (both grantor and NTU) and ensure timely completion and submission.
• Assist in the preparation of field trips in all matters, ranging from visa to travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Assist Research Associate/Research Fellow/PI in data management and executions of any meetings, conference and exhibitions where necessary.
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the research project such as corresponding with stakeholders and working with other departments (e.g. Finance and event management)
• Support the PI, as well as the Co-I in all grant administration matters.

Job Requirements

• Possess at minimum a Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science, arts or humanities discipline.
• Demonstrated professional experience in academic, research or educational institutions.
• Strong skills in organisation/administration, project and time management in order to meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe CS, social media programmes
• Demonstrated writing skills for grant applications.
• Experience with A/V equipment assisting with video and audio recording.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

The closing date of the advertisement is 14th August 2026.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU