Research Fellow – Climate Communication and Social Science

About the role

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, seeks a Research Fellow to contribute to the Climate Transformation Program’s Sustainable Societies theme. The role involves interdisciplinary research on climate communication, public opinion, and psychology, using immersive VR methods.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and support theory development.
• Design and develop immersive VR experiences for research, coordinating with external vendors.
• Design and run experimental studies, perform statistical analyses (SPSS, R, Mplus).
• Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations, and progress reports.
• Assist with project coordination, administrative tasks, and dissemination of findings to academic and public audiences.

Required profile

• PhD in communication, psychology, sociology or a related social science discipline.
• Strong foundation in experimental research and a solid publication record.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with VR development or immersive media research.
• Proficiency in statistical tools such as SPSS, R, or Mplus.