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Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Communication (12 months)

Postdoctoral Fellow

1 March 2026

Location

Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

National University of Singapore

Type

Full-time (12 months)

Start Date

1 July 2026

Required Qualifications

PhD in Communication
Strong scientific writing
Peer-reviewed publications
Conference presentations
Advanced statistical methods (asset)
Computational modeling/NLP (asset)

Research Areas

Environmental Communication
Social Technologies AI Social Media
Climate Change Discourse
Misinformation Combat
Net-Zero Goals Singapore
Computational Mixed Methods
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Communication (12 months)

Job Description

The Department of Communications and New Media in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is looking to hire a post-doctoral fellow to work with the principal investigator (Dr. Alisius Leong). The successful candidate will design and execute independent and collaborative research projects to investigate the role of social technologies (i.e., artificial intelligence (AI), social media) in environmental messaging, public engagement, and misinformation to help Singapore achieve its net-zero goals. This includes examining topics such as: How does social media and AI-driven platforms shape public discourse on climate change? How can social media/AI-powered social listening tools be used to identify and combat misinformation? You are expected to leverage on computational methods and mixed-method approaches to answer these questions.

The anticipated start date is 1 July 2026.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. in Communication by the start of the appointment. Applicants must also demonstrate strong scientific writing skills, and have a track record of scholarly activities including publication of research findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Possessing a strong command of advanced statistical methods, computational modeling, and/or NLP methods, is an asset.

Application Instructions (Closing Date: 1 March 2026)

Please include the following documents in the application:

  1. One-page cover letter
  2. Detailed CV
  3. Research statement describing your research interests and experience, as well as your planned future trajectory.
  4. Two writing samples (e.g. publised articles, working papers, or dissertation)
  5. Scanned copies of academic certificates
  6. 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: 31593

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Communication?

Candidates must hold a PhD in Communication or expect to receive it by the start date (1 July 2026). Essential skills include strong scientific writing, a track record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals, and conference presentations. Assets: proficiency in advanced statistical methods, computational modeling, or NLP methods. Learn how to thrive as a postdoc researcher.

🌍What is the research focus of this NUS Environmental Communication postdoc?

Work with PI Dr. Alisius Leong on independent/collaborative projects examining social technologies (AI, social media) in environmental messaging, public engagement, and misinformation to support Singapore's net-zero goals. Key topics: AI/social media shaping climate change discourse, using social listening tools against misinformation. Employ computational methods and mixed-methods approaches. Explore higher ed research trends.

📋What are the application materials and deadline?

Submit by 1 March 2026: 1-page cover letter, detailed CV, research statement (interests, experience, future plans), two writing samples (published articles/working papers/dissertation), scanned academic certificates, and contact info for three academic referees. Tailor your docs with tips from academic CV guide.

📅When does the position start and where is it located?

Anticipated start date: 1 July 2026 for 12 months. Located at Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore (NUS), Department of Communications and New Media, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Employee referral not eligible; Job Req ID: 31593. Check postdoc relocation tips.

💻Is NLP or computational experience mandatory for this postdoc?

No, possession of advanced statistical methods, computational modeling, and/or NLP methods is listed as an asset, not required. Core needs: PhD in Communication, writing/publications. Leverage these for projects on AI-driven social listening and misinformation in climate discourse. See academic career paths.

🔬How does this role support Singapore's net-zero goals?

Projects investigate social media/AI platforms shaping public discourse on climate change, using tools to combat misinformation. Contributes to Singapore's net-zero ambitions via research on environmental messaging and public engagement. Aligns with global trends; review research excellence strategies.
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