Job ID: 243029

Research Assistant (Social Media Analytics/Strategic Communication)

Nanyang Technological University

  • Aug. 13, 2024
 
  • Research Assistant (Social Media Analytics/Strategic Communication)
  • Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
  • Nanyang Technological University
    Singapore
    Singapore
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available Immediately
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  • Professional Staff
  • Psychology - General
    Social Sciences - General
 
 

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is hiring a full-time research assistant for a project investigating how information cascades in closed messaging app groups, such as Telegram. Selected candidate will work closely with Assoc Prof Edson Tandoc Jr.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure project milestones are on track and on time

  • Coordinate regular meetings and facilitate communication with the PI, collaborators, fellows

  • Handle financial planning and monitor expenditures

  • Prepare, manage, and maintain research project records

  • Prepare and submit reports to, as well as regularly liaise with, the funding agency

  • Recruit and work with student assistants to implement research project tasks

  • Assist in manuscript preparation and data analysis, when needed (e.g. help in writing literature reviews, cleaning data, running analysis)

  • Maintain project website

  • Undertake any additional ad-hoc administrative duties as required by the PI

 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in communication studies, psychology or other related areas of social sciences will be preferred

  • Skills and experience in quantitative/qualitative research

  • Good analytical skills and academic writing skills

  • Good team player and leader with effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with faculty, staff and external collaborators

  • Good project and time management skills

 

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


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
    Nanyang Technological University

    Singapore
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