Research Assistant (Communication / Human-Computer Interaction / Information Science / Psychology)

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. The exceptional School, faculty and students have together made major impact in the spheres of communication and information, winning awards in creative, academic, journalistic and research arenas at the highest levels of international competitions.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to contribute to a research project on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting research on AI-mediated communication in mental health contexts.

• Contribute to publications in top-tier HCI journals, communication, and interdisciplinary venues

• Collaborate with students and interdisciplinary team members and build partnerships with external stakeholders such as community organisations and/or industry.

• Support lab development, including organising research activities, managing projects, and contributing to grant proposals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Communication, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Psychology, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of relevant experiences in doing research in a relevant field.

• Familiarity with social science theories, HCI, digital well-being, or mental health.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency in quantitative/statistical analysis and computational techniques.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.