Research Assistant (Behavioural sciences/ Public health/ Communication/ Psychology)

Established as a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG), the Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS) aims to improve population health through multidisciplinary and translational research to support interventions, policy and programmes; strengthen national capabilities through the integration of translational research into health intervention processes; and increase Singapore’s regional and international profile as a centre of excellence for health behavioural sciences.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to work closely with the centre’s Directors to manage research analyses and to secure research grants . The role will focus on research design and development, project management, and day-to-day research operations, such as data storage, budgets, expenses, assets, and ethics approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement research, including literature review, data collection, and data analyses.
• Conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative research
• Support research projects, including, securing ethics approval, contributing to academic publications and reports, managing operations, etc.
• Work closely with collaborators and third-party service providers in conducting the projects
• Daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research projects
• Conduct and organise project meetings
• Support the development of grant proposals
• Promote and communicate HABITS achievements and research impact through publications, presentations and media engagement.
• Undertake any additional duties as required by the centre’s Directors

Job Requirements

• Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology or related fields
• At least two years of full-time academic or market research experience preferred
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools
• Experience with academic publications
• Background in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology preferred
• Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with securing and managing research grants
• Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design
• Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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