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The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is hiring a full-time research assistant for a project investigating how information cascades in closed messaging app groups, such as Telegram. Selected candidate will work closely with Assoc Prof Edson Tandoc Jr.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Ensure project milestones are on track and on time

  
  


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  Coordinate regular meetings and facilitate communication with the PI, collaborators, fellows

  
  


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  Handle financial planning and monitor expenditures

  
  


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  Prepare, manage, and maintain research project records

  
  


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  Prepare and submit reports to, as well as regularly liaise with, the funding agency

  
  


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  Recruit and work with student assistants to implement research project tasks

  
  


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  Assist in manuscript preparation and data analysis, when needed (e.g. help in writing literature reviews, cleaning data, running analysis)

  
  


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  Maintain project website

  
  


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  Undertake any additional ad-hoc administrative duties as required by the PI

  
  

Job Requirements:

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  Bachelor's degree in communication studies, psychology or other related areas of social sciences will be preferred

  
  


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  Skills and experience in quantitative/qualitative research

  
  


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  Good analytical skills and academic writing skills

  
  


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  Good team player and leader with effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with faculty, staff and external collaborators

  
  


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  Good project and time management skills

  
  

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.