Research Assistant (Visual Communication)

at  NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

The School of Art, Design, and Media (ADM) at NTU seeks a Research Assistant for a Design Thinking Research Project. This role involves developing and executing digital and print-based visual communication strategies, including web design and social media content creation, while handling administrative tasks such as logistics, record-keeping, and report writing. The position emphasizes creativity, responsibility, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating the day-to-day operations of research projects
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Performing data pre-processing and analysis
• Managing and maintaining project records
• Assisting in the preparation and writing of progress reports, presentations, abstracts, manuscripts and publications, including outputs aimed at the general public.
• Creating visual materials both print based and digital for public communications.
• Web design creation and maintenance of existing WIX sites
• Social media/online content creation and management
• Performing other ad hoc administrative duties to support the research projects

Job Requirements

• At least a Batchelor’s degree
• A friendly manner, excellent communication (verbal & written English) and interpersonal skills
• High degree of responsibility and maturity
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility in responding to fluid situations
• A high degree of competence in Relevant Software Tools (Adobe Creative Suite/Microsoft office)
• Ability to use WIX and FIGMA or similar web design tools
• Familiarity with project management software or willingness to learn.
• Task-orientation, excellent organizational skills, attention to details and accuracy
• Experience in the field of graphic design and a strong understanding of graphic design principles is a must

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU

• Facilitating the day-to-day operations of research projects
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Performing data pre-processing and analysis
• Managing and maintaining project records
• Assisting in the preparation and writing of progress reports, presentations, abstracts, manuscripts and publications, including outputs aimed at the general public.
• Creating visual materials both print based and digital for public communications.
• Web design creation and maintenance of existing WIX sites
• Social media/online content creation and management
• Performing other ad hoc administrative duties to support the research project