Research Fellow (WKWSCI)
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Job Summary
The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore invites application for three Research Fellow positions. NTU is a global leader in communication and information studies. Its communication program ranks among the top four globally and is the best in Asia. Similarly its information studies program is ranked among the top three worldwide. The successful candidate will be offered a two-year contract with the possibility of a one-year renewal based on performance.
We are looking for candidates with doctoral degrees in fields relevant to communication and information and with strong potential to pursue independent research on topics such as but not limited to information integrity communication and creative technologies generative AI health and sustainability as they intersect with information and communication processes. Applicants working in other specialisations are encouraged to apply provided they demonstrate a clear plan for a productive research agenda aligned with one or more of the above areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct independent as well as collaborative research and grant proposal writing with WKWSCI faculty members and students
Publish in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
Contribute to ongoing research projects and grant applications
Engage with interdisciplinary teams across NTU
Organise and participate in seminars workshops and public engagement activities
Job Requirements:
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Psychology Sociology Human-Computer Interaction or a related social science discipline.
Good project management skills with ability to multi-task
Academic writing skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural interdisciplinary environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Prior involvement in research projects evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at conferences are preferred.
The research fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with one or more of the following centres based on fit and interest: Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube) which explores how to strengthen information integrity and safety in the digital age through research on AI misinformation and online trust; Centre for Healthy & Sustainable Cities (CHESS) which advances interdisciplinary research on health communication digital health and sustainability; and Asian Communication Research Centre (ACRC) which drives scholarship on Asian digital media culture and creative technologies; as well as with other research groups across the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences.
The closing date for applications is 15 February 2026. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
