Research Fellow (Information Studies / Information Science / Social Science)

Established in 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is the only full-fledged communication and information school in Singapore. It is a world-class centre of excellence with an international faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and global institutional affiliations.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to manage and execute a research project funded by AI Singapore. The candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator to conduct qualitative and quantitative research related to the role of large language models in fostering critical thinking among workers in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the participant recruitment process for the research studies.

• Collect data through qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, surveys and experiments.

• Analyze data using different software tools.

• Write journal or conference articles related to the project.

• Prepare progress reports, financial reports, and other research-related documents.

• Manage the finances of the project to ensure that appropriate expenditure levels are maintained.

• Perform research administration tasks including but not limited to liaising with NTU and external parties on matters related to the project, purchasing equipment and software, and answering queries about the project.

Job Requirements:

• At least a PhD in information studies, information science, or related social science fields.

• Experience with managing projects with strong qualitative and quantitative research components.

• Experience with publishing in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences.

• Familiarity with large language models and their applications in educational contexts.

• Possess skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Good academic writing and communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

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