Temp Research Assistant: Co-Design AI Tools for Inclusive Work

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering seeks a part-time Research Assistant to explore how AI-mediated communication tools can facilitate mutual understanding between autistic and non-autistic employees.

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and team to conduct HCI research with a focus on inclusive design and human-AI interaction, including interviews, co-design workshops, and prototyping. The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, CS, or related field.
• Strong interest in human-computer interaction, human-AI interaction, accessibility, or inclusive design.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Experience in qualitative research methods, such as interviews, co-design workshops, or thematic analysis, is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on AI-mediated communication, autism, and inclusive workplace communication.
• Assist in designing and conducting interviews and co-design workshops with autistic and non-autistic employees.
• Support participant recruitment, research coordination, and data collection.
• Contribute to the design, prototyping, and evaluation of AI-mediated communication tools.
• Support the preparation of research reports, academic publications, and presentations.

Skills

HCI interest

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Qualitative methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering seeks a part-time Research Assistant to explore how AI-mediated communication tools can facilitate mutual understanding between autistic and non-autistic employees.

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and team to conduct HCI research with a focus on inclusive design and human-AI interaction, including interviews, co-design workshops, and prototyping. The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus in Singapore.