Research Associate – Autonomous Vehicle Interfaces

About the role

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTU seeks a Research Associate to contribute to an AISG‑funded project exploring anthropomorphization and socialization in autonomous vehicle interfaces. The position involves managing research data, supporting manuscript preparation, and assisting with project administration.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, store, and document all research data generated by the project.
• Prepare and co‑author research manuscripts for submission to high‑impact journals.
• Assist in grant reporting and project administration as required.
• Complete project close‑out documentation and ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Transportation, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in human‑vehicle interaction, trust research, or social psychology.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental design and driving‑simulator platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and scientific writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under project timelines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as SPSS, AMOS, Stata, or Python.
• Experience using qualitative analysis tools like NVivo.
• Familiarity with experimental research methods, statistical analysis, and human‑factors principles.