Research Associate, Health Behavioural Insights & Projects

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore HABITS invites a Research Associate to support end-to-end management of research projects, from planning to dissemination. You will coordinate recruitment, data collection, budgets, ethics submissions, and regulatory compliance while contributing to grant applications and translational activities.

Working with Pillar Leads and Directors, you will perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, prepare reports and manuscripts, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, including experimental and survey design, focus groups and data collection/analysis.
• Prior experience in coordinating or managing academic or applied research projects.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and day-to-day management of research projects to ensure timely milestone delivery.
• Assist with preparation and development of competitive research grant applications, including literature reviews and budgeting.
• Coordinate end-to-end research activities: recruitment, scheduling, data collection, and study implementation.
• Prepare ethics applications, regulatory submissions, and study documentation to ensure compliance.
• Manage research databases and secure data storage in line with policies.
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis using appropriate methods and software.
• Prepare research reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for dissemination.
• Coordinate project logistics: procurement, budgeting, assets, and vendor management.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to facilitate project implementation.

Skills

Quantitative & qualitative methods

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore HABITS invites a Research Associate to support end-to-end management of research projects, from planning to dissemination. You will coordinate recruitment, data collection, budgets, ethics submissions, and regulatory compliance while contributing to grant applications and translational activities.

Working with Pillar Leads and Directors, you will perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, prepare reports and manuscripts, and liaise with