NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine seeks a Senior Research Fellow to lead and advance interdisciplinary research in games-related domains at the Asian Communication Research Centre (ACRC). You will drive high-impact research, secure external funding, supervise junior researchers and students, and foster collaborations with academic, industry, and international partners.

What You'll Do

Lead independent and collaborative research projects in games-related areas such as game design, game technologies, serious games, gamification, interactive media, AI in games, player behaviour, or games for learning and health.
Produce high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, books, and creative research artefacts.
Contribute to the strategic development of games research directions and priorities at ACRC.
Identify and pursue competitive research funding from national, international, and industry sources.
Lead or co-lead grant proposals and industry-funded research projects.
Manage awarded grants, including budgeting, reporting, and deliverables.
Supervise and mentor junior research fellows, research assistants, and postgraduate students (Masters and PhD).
Provide academic guidance, career mentoring, and performance oversight for research staff.
Build and maintain strong collaborations with local and international academic partners.
Engage with industry stakeholders such as game studios, publishers, and technology companies on joint research, consultancy, and knowledge-transfer projects.
Represent ACRC at academic conferences, industry events, workshops, and public outreach activities.
Contribute to teaching or curriculum development related to games and interactive media.
Organise or contribute to seminars, symposiums, and conferences hosted by ACRC.
Support translation of research into practice, policy, or industry applications.
Support administration, reporting, and strategic initiatives as required.
Contribute to ethics applications, research governance, and compliance processes.

What We're Looking For

A PhD in Games Studies, Computer Science, Interactive Media, Digital Arts, Education, Psychology, Media Studies, or a closely related field.
A proven track record of high-quality research publications in relevant fields.
Demonstrated experience in securing or contributing significantly to competitive research funding.
Experience supervising postgraduate students and/or junior researchers.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience working in interdisciplinary or cross-institutional research centres or labs.
Prior collaboration with industry partners, particularly in games, media, or technology sectors.
International research experience or networks.
Experience in applied or practice-based research in games.
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, XR, or data analytics relevant to games research.