Research Fellow (WKWSCI) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Independent Research, Grant Proposal Writing, Academic Writing, Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, Collaborative Research, Public Engagement, Course Instruction

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

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 Contribute to teaching-related duties, including course instruction, where appropriate and subject to the University's teaching needs. 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 A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research, writing grant proposals, and publishing in high-impact journals. Additionally, the fellow will contribute to teaching duties and engage in interdisciplinary seminars and workshops.