Research Projects Officer: Admin & Research Support

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) in Singapore seeks a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling and events, and to support academic research. This role involves literature reviews, co-authoring papers, data analysis and collaboration with research teams.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, professional and detail‑oriented, with strong communication and organisational skills. Prior project officer or research assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social science fields.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently.
• Skilled in social science research.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical tests (e.g. moderation/mediation, hierarchical regression etc.) will be advantageous
• A team player with effective stakeholder management and time management skills.
• Past experience in a project officer or research assistant role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive schedules, appointments and events.
• Organise and document minutes of meetings, meeting materials and follow‑up on action plans.
• Manage office operations, budget and expenses Oversee travel arrangements, itineraries and claims.
• Prepare, edit and file communication materials, including presentations, emails and documents.
• Maintain physical and digital files with care for data security and confidentiality.
• Support academic research, including literature review, data collection, data analyses, and the authoring of research papers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Team player

Stakeholder management

Research assistance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social science fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) in Singapore seeks a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling and events, and to support academic research. This role involves literature reviews, co-authoring papers, data analysis and collaboration with research teams.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, professional and detail‑oriented, with strong communication and organisational skills. Prior project officer or research assistant experience is preferred.