Job Overview

Research Associate (Office of Education Research)[NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 12 to 24 months contract at the Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD), Office of Education Research (OER).

Project Title: CRCD Research

Project Introduction: This MOE-funded study seeks to advance the understanding of the science and practice of early childhood development through the use of research methodologies from cognitive, developmental, neural, educational and early childhood studies.

Successful applicants can expect to be involved in the planning, design, literature review, meta-analysis and data collection.

Requirements

•           Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, child development, early childhood, early                       childhood education, early childhood curriculum)

•           At least 6 years of relevant experience in research and education

•           Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a research project

•           Demonstrated ability to propose, design and implement appropriate research methodologies and                       instruments

•           Ability to write reports, publications and presentation materials

•           Ability to present research findings through various platforms

•           Strong interpersonal communication skills

•           Able to work independently with minimal supervision

•           Able to work cooperatively in teams

•           Have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative software programmes

Responsibilities

•           Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement the centre’s research programme;

•           Assist in the development of research projects and programmes in seeking and pursuing appropriate                external funding;

•           Disseminate the outcomes of research in peer-reviewed publications of international standing;

•           Other administrative duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

How to Apply!