Research Associate (Psychology)

About the role

The School of Social Sciences at NTU, which covers psychology, economics, sociology and public policy, is looking for a Research Associate to support research projects under the supervision of the Principal Investigator(s). The role coordinates participant recruitment and data collection across multiple settings such as preschools, hospitals and laboratories, and keeps day-to-day research operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and execute studies and support project timelines and administration
• Supervise and train research assistants and students
• Handle data management, including cleaning, coding and analysis
• Ensure compliance with ethical and institutional requirements
• Contribute to grant reporting
• Support research dissemination, such as preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and helping with conference presentations

Required profile

• Degree in psychology or a related social science field; Master's preferred
• Experience in research with human participants, especially children or families
• Strong organisational, data management and project coordination skills
• Ability to supervise and work collaboratively with students and research staff
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work flexibly across different settings and schedules