Project Officer (Behavioural Sciences/Public Health/Communication & Psychology)

Established in 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is the only full-fledged communication school in Singapore and is a world-class centre of excellence with an international faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and global institutional affiliations. The school is seeking a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling, meetings and events. This Project Officer will additionally play a role in supporting academic research. This includes conducting literature reviews, co-writing academic papers, analysing data, and participating in research teams to advance research objectives. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, conscientious and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement research, including literature review, data collection, and data analyses.

Conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative research

Support research projects, including, securing ethics approval, contributing to academic publications and reports, managing operations, etc.

Work closely with collaborators and third-party service providers in conducting the projects

Daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research projects

Conduct and organise project meetings

Support the development of grant proposals

Promote and communicate achievements and research impact through publications, presentations and media engagement.

Undertake any additional duties as required by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

At least Bachelor’s degree in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology or related fields

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools

Experience with academic publications

Background in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology preferred

Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with securing and managing research grants

Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders

Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design

Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)

Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU