Job Description

The Civic Tech Lab at the Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Weiyu Zhang on projects exploring civic technologies aimed at facilitating citizen deliberation and engagement. Specifically, the Fellow will contribute to research focusing on the use of reflective nudges, human-computer interaction (HCI), and AI-driven deliberation platforms to foster thoughtful civic discourse.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Systems Technology and Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Communication, or related fields.
• Proven research record with publications in reputable conferences and journals (e.g., CHI, CSCW).
• Strong methodological skills in qualitative (e.g., ATLAS.ti) and quantitative (e.g., R, Stata) research techniques.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python and prototyping platforms such as Figma.
• Familiarity with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Chinese) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research on enhancing online deliberation platforms using AI platforms and HCI methodologies.
• Design, develop, and evaluate user-centered digital platforms aimed at promoting civic deliberation on topics like online harmful content.
• Engage in qualitative and quantitative research, including user studies, usability testing, thematic analysis, and experimental designs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate insights from HCI, computational social science, policy studies, and communication research.
• Publish findings in top-tier international journals and conferences in the fields of HCI, communication, and computational social science.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development through participation in international conferences and workshops.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant research communities at NUS.

Application Instructions (Closing Date: 31 August 2025)

Interested applicants should submit a detailed CV, a statement of research interests and experience, two writing samples (e.g. publised articles, working papers, or dissertation), and the contact information for three academic referees. 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department : Communications And New Media

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29205