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Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is the fastest-rising university in the world’s Top 20 and ranked 11th globally. NTU is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The School of Social Sciences at NTU offers a stimulating and multidisciplinary education and research in the social sciences, and is home to four major disciplines for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Public Policy and Global Affairs).

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant in Economics for a six-month position to support a randomized experiment on social mobility expectations. The role involves assisting with survey design, managing experimental implementation, analyzing data using statistical software (e.g., Stata or Python), and contributing to literature reviews and academic writing. This position offers hands-on research experience at the intersection of behavioral economics and household finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of a randomized controlled trial (RCT)

• Develop, test, and deploy survey instruments and treatment materials (e.g., visuals, text framing)

• Manage participant recruitment, randomization protocols, and data collection logistics

• Clean and analyze survey data using Stata, R, or Python

• Conduct literature reviews on housing affordability, expectation formation, and behavioral responses to policy

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field

• Familiarity with RCTs or behavioral experiments

• Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Prior research experience is an advantage

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.