Research Associate (Agent-Based Modelling & Simulation)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a researcher to lead modules on behavioral research and community resilience against sea-level rise. The position requires a PhD in relevant fields and involves significant contributions to academic publications and conference presentations.

The ideal candidate should have experience in survey design, data collection, and qualitative analysis, with strong leadership in cross-functional research teams. Join us in supporting Singapore’s coastal adaptation efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience in survey design and large-scale data collection is essential.
• Strong background in qualitative analysis and academic writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead baseline research on risk perception and adaptation.
• Identify community archetypes and coordinate integration.
• Contribute to publications and presentations.

Skills

Survey/instrument design

Behavioural experimental design

Large-scale data collection experience

Qualitative analysis (NVivo)

Ability to coordinate cross-functional research teams

Education

PhD in Communication Studies, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Sociology, Public Policy, or related

Tools

R

Stata

SPSS

Mplus

Job description

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Nanyang Technological University, is the host school for the project “Building Community Resilience Against Sea-Level Rise” (Grant H2_2024-3_T10). The project is funded by the National Parks Board (NParks) under the Marine Climate Change Science Coastal Protection (MCCS) call and brings together CEE and the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) to integrate geospatial modelling, behavioural risk‑perception research, agent‑based simulation, and community engagement design in support of Singapore’s coastal adaptation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Module A: Baseline behavioural research on risk perception, risk tolerance, and adaptation readiness.
• Lead Module B: Community archetype identification and mapping using latent‑class methods.
• Coordinate cross‑module integration of archetype outputs across the project team.
• Co‑author the Risk Perception and Adaptation Readiness Report.
• Contribution to conference presentations and top‑tier journal publications.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Communication Studies, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Sociology, Public Policy, or related.
• Survey/instrument design, behavioural experimental design, and large‑scale data collection experience.
• LCA, multinomial logistic regression, SEM, factor analysis (R/Stata/SPSS/Mplus).
• Qualitative analysis (NVivo) and academic writing track record.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional research teams.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU