Research Associate (Communication Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Education)

About the role

The Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS), a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG), is looking for a Research Associate. The role works closely with the Centre's Pillar Leads and Directors to support research project management and the development of competitive research grant applications, contributing to the full cycle of research from planning and implementation to data analysis and dissemination.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and day-to-day management of research projects so milestones and deliverables are met on time.
• Help prepare research grant applications, including literature reviews, proposal writing, budgeting and supporting documents.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection and study implementation across multiple projects.
• Prepare ethics applications, regulatory submissions and study documentation, ensuring compliance with institutional, ethical and data governance requirements.
• Manage research databases, keep accurate study records and handle research data securely in line with institutional policy.
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis using appropriate methods and statistical software.
• Write research reports, manuscripts, conference abstracts, presentations and other scholarly outputs.
• Handle project logistics such as procurement, budgeting, financial tracking, research assets and vendor management where needed.
• Liaise with collaborators, funding agencies, schools, community partners and government agencies.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Communication Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Prior experience coordinating or managing academic or applied research projects.
• Familiarity with adolescent, digital wellbeing, health, school or community-based research is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with schools, government agencies, healthcare organisations and other partners.

Required skills

• Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, including experimental and survey design, focus group discussions and data collection and analysis.
• Use of statistical software for data analysis.