Research Associate – Psychology (Singapore)

About the role

The School of Social Sciences at NTU seeks a Research Associate to support interdisciplinary projects in psychology. Working under the supervision of principal investigators, you will help drive high‑impact research that informs policy and practice.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment and data collection across settings such as preschools, hospitals, and laboratories.
• Manage study execution, supervise research assistants and students, and keep project timelines on track.
• Handle data cleaning, coding, and basic analysis while ensuring compliance with ethical and institutional standards.
• Assist in preparing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals and support conference presentation materials.
• Contribute to grant reporting and other administrative research tasks.

Required profile

• Degree in psychology or a related social science field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience conducting research with human participants, especially children or families.
• Strong organisational and project‑coordination abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites and schedules.

Required skills