Temporary Research Assistant (Co-Designing AI-Mediated Communication Tools for Autistic Employees)

Job Title: Temporary Research Assistant (Co-Designing AI-Mediated Communication Tools for Autistic Employees) University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Department of Design Employee Category: Contingent Location\_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus Posting Start Date: 29/10/2026 **Job Description** We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a research project exploring how AI-mediated communication tools can facilitate mutual understanding between autistic and non-autistic employees in the workplace. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to conduct human-computer interaction (HCI) research, with a focus on inclusive design and human-AI interaction. **Key Responsibilities Include** * Conduct literature reviews on AI-mediated communication, autism, and inclusive workplace communication. * Assist in designing and conducting interviews and co-design workshops with autistic and non-autistic employees. * Support participant recruitment, research coordination, and data collection. * Contribute to the design, prototyping, and evaluation of AI-mediated communication tools. * Support the preparation of research reports, academic publications, and presentations. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field. * Strong interest in human-computer interaction, human-AI interaction, accessibility, or inclusive design. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team. * Experience in qualitative research methods, such as interviews, co-design workshops, or thematic analysis, is an advantage. Req ID: 34834