Research Assistant – Public Opinion & Science Communication

About the role

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU seeks a Research Assistant to support a funded project examining public opinion and communication on science, environmental, and health issues.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and assist in manuscript preparation.
• Conceptualize and design surveys and experiments.
• Perform statistical analyses on survey and experimental data.
• Carry out qualitative data analyses.
• Contribute to research publications and conference presentations.
• Prepare progress and final research reports.
• Disseminate research findings under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Handle administrative tasks related to the research program.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a related social science discipline.
• Strong foundation in survey and experimental research methods.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team.
• Demonstrated initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in survey and experimental research.
• Evidence of an internationally recognized research track record (journal publications, conference presentations).

Required skills

• SPSS
• MPLUS
• R