Research Assistant (Communication Studies/Social Science)

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:

• Coordinate executive schedules, appointments and events.

• Organise and document minutes of meetings, meeting materials and follow-up on action plans.

• Manage office operations, budget and expenses

• Oversee travel arrangements, itineraries and claims.

• Prepare, edit and file communication materials, including presentations, emails and documents.

• Maintain physical and digital files with care for data security and confidentiality.

• Support academic research, including literature review, data collection, data analyses, and the authoring of research papers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social science fields

• Strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software

• Ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently

• Skilled in social science research. Knowledge of advanced statistical tests (e.g. moderation/mediation, hierarchical regression etc.) will be advantageous

• A team player with effective stakeholder management and time management skills

• Past experience in a project officer or research assistant role preferred

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