Research Fellow (Communication/Media Studies/Computational Social Science/Information Science/Computer Science/Data Science)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) at NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to contribute to the Climate Transformation Program's Sustainable Societies theme. You will work with Professor Shirley Ho, engaging in literature reviews, sentiment analysis, and large-scale data studies to inform climate communication research.

You will develop methods combining computational analysis with communication theory, publish in journals, present at

Qualifications

• PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Computational Social Science, Information Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in sentiment analysis, opinion mining, or computational analysis of media and public discourse.
• Ability to connect computational analysis with communication theories and research questions.
• Strong quantitative research skills; proficiency in Python or R; experience with large-scale textual data.
• Experience with NLP, ML, transformer-based models, or large language models.
• Experience collecting data via APIs or web scraping.
• Experience preparing grant proposals and contributing to funded research projects.
• Strong publication record or demonstrated potential to publish in reputable communication, computational social science, or interdisciplinary venues.
• Candidates should be able to independently develop research questions, conduct analysis, prepare manuscripts, and deliver project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews and supporting manuscript development
• Collecting and analysing online public discourse data using sentiment and content analysis methods
• Applying statistical and computational techniques to analyse large-scale textual datasets
• Contributing to peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations
• Preparing progress reports and final research outputs
• Supporting dissemination of findings to academic and public audiences
• Assisting with general project coordination and administrative tasks as required

Skills

Sentiment analysis

NLP

Python or R

Large language models

APIs / Web scraping

Research manuscript writing

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Transformer models

Job description

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Fellow to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP 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. CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond. As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Fellow will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting literature reviews and supporting manuscript development
• Collecting and analysing online public discourse data using sentiment and content analysis methods
• Applying statistical and computational techniques to analyse large-scale textual datasets
• Contributing to peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations
• Preparing progress reports and final research outputs
• Supporting dissemination of findings to academic and public audiences
• Assisting with general project coordination and administrative tasks as required

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Computational Social Science, Information Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in sentiment analysis, opinion mining, or computational analysis of media and public discourse.
• Candidates should be able to connect computational analysis with communication theories and research questions.
• Strong quantitative research skills and proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with large-scale textual data, natural language processing, machine learning, transformer-based models, or large language models is required.
• Experience with fine-tuning or prompting large language models for sentiment, emotion, stance, or framing analysis.
• Experience analysing large-scale textual data from sources such as social media, news, or online communities.
• Experience collecting data through APIs or web scraping.
• Experience preparing grant proposals and contributing to funded research projects.
• Knowledge of open-science practices, including reproducible workflows, preregistration, and research-data management.
• Ability to lead collaborative projects with third-party data companies, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality.
• Prior experience in project management or industry–academia collaboration is preferred.
• A strong publication record or demonstrated potential to publish in reputable communication, computational social science, or interdisciplinary venues.
• Candidates should be able to independently develop research questions, conduct analysis, prepare manuscripts, and deliver project milestones.
• Strong academic writing and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising research assistants, contributing to grant proposals, or managing research projects is advantageous.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme addressing climate change and sustainable societies in Southeast Asia.
• Collaborate with researchers from diverse disciplines across NTU and partner institutions.
• Conduct research with the potential to inform public understanding and societal responses to climate change.
• Develop a strong research profile through publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive