Research Assistant ( 1 post: 2-year contract)

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication, Nanyang Technological University invites suitable applicants to apply for the post of Research Assistant for the research project on “The effects of digital gaming on children and adolescents in Singapore”. This is a two-year project involving collaboration with the Psychological Studies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, and the Department of Social Work, NUS, jointly funded by the Ministry of Education and the Media Development Authority.

Responsibilities include:
o Conducting literature searches and summarizing results,
o Coordinate interviews with local school students and teachers
o Preparation of interview questions, and questionnaires
o Collection of data and data entry,
o Analysis of data
o Writing of research reports.
o Coordinate works among researchers

Applicants should have the following qualifications:
Essential:
o Degree with good honours in psychology, sociology,
Communication, business from a reputable university. Preference will be given to applicants who intend to pursue a Masters or PhD degree (scholarship available).
o Knowledge of research methodology

Preferred:
o Sound knowledge of statistics and SPSS
o Some experience in digital gaming
o Good communication and interpersonal skills
o Ability to work independently and as a team member

Salary will commensurate with the applicant’s qualification and experience
Application Instructions
1. Interested applicants should complete the Administrative & Non-Faculty Personal Particulars Form available at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hr/Applnforms.htm. A complete application package should include the above Personal Particulars Form, Curriculum Vitae (including research projects done, publications if any), and all relevant educational certificates including university transcript and degree scroll. Submit application material to [email protected] or by post to Dr Vivian Chen, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication, Nanyang Technological University, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637718.
All application material must arrive on or before Wednesday, June 20, 2007.