Youth HCI Research Assistant - Co-Design & Prototyping

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support a project on youth mental health and technology use. Responsibilities include leading qualitative research, conducting interviews, and facilitating workshops. Candidates should be students in relevant fields and possess strong communication and facilitation skills. Familiarity with prototyping tools and qualitative analysis methods is preferred. This role is ideal for those passionate about sociotechnical research and youth engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in youth mental health and digital well-being.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of research activities.
• Prior experience conducting interviews and facilitating workshops with youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative research activities, including participant recruitment and conducting interviews.
• Plan and run participatory sessions and workshops.
• Conduct thematic analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
• Prepare research materials and contribute to academic outputs.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Design, HCI, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Figma

Qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo)

Job description

A research institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support a project on youth mental health and technology use. Responsibilities include leading qualitative research, conducting interviews, and facilitating workshops. Candidates should be students in relevant fields and possess strong communication and facilitation skills. Familiarity with prototyping tools and qualitative analysis methods is preferred. This role is ideal for those passionate about sociotechnical research and youth engagement.