Research Assistant – Communication & Social Science

About the role

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU is seeking a diligent Research Assistant to support both office administration and academic research within the Communication Studies and Social Science domains.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate executive schedules, appointments and events.
• Organise and document meeting minutes, materials and follow‑up actions.
• Manage office operations, including budget monitoring and expense processing.
• Arrange travel itineraries, bookings and expense claims.
• Prepare, edit and file communication materials such as presentations, emails and documents.
• Maintain physical and digital filing systems with strict data security.
• Support academic research through literature reviews, data collection, statistical analysis and co‑authoring papers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or a related social science field.
• Strong organisational abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems efficiently and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Team‑player attitude with prior experience in a project officer or research assistant role preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using project management software.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical tests (e.g., moderation, mediation, hierarchical regression).
• Competence in social science research methods.