Research Fellow (Communication, Psychology, Sociology or Social Science)

About the role

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is recruiting a Research Fellow for the Climate Transformation Program (CTP) project "Cross Cutting Theme 1 - Sustainable Societies", funded by an MOE Tier 3C grant. The theme uses climate research in communication, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviour towards climate change. The fellow works directly with the theme's principal investigator, Professor Shirley Ho, at NTU.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and support theory development
• Design immersive VR experiences for research purposes
• Engage with external vendors to develop VR experiences
• Design and conduct experimental studies
• Perform statistical analyses of experimental data (e.g. SPSS, R or Mplus)
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Prepare progress reports and final research outputs
• Support dissemination of findings to academic and public audiences
• Assist with project coordination and administrative tasks

Required profile

• PhD in communication, psychology, sociology or a related social science discipline
• Strong foundation in experimental research
• Demonstrated or hands-on experience in VR development or immersive media research
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team
• Strong initiative, communication skills and research ownership
• Experience collaborating with external vendors to turn research designs into functional systems

Applicants submit a cover letter, full CV and the names and contact details of three referees in one document. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.