Research Assistant (Natural Sciences and Science Education Department) [NIE] Job at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore

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  • Nanyang Technological University Singapore
  • Singapore

Job Description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 7.5-month contract at the Natural Sciences and Science Education.

Project Title: Understanding the Current Status and Impacting the Future of Singapore STEM Education Landscape: A Multi-Stage, Multi-Year Evaluation Study

Project Introduction: The Natural Sciences and Science Education department of NIE is hiring one Research Assistant (full-time) to support an MOE-contracted study that seeks to develop research instruments for the evaluation of STEM programmes in Singapore schools. The evaluation study takes on an empowerment stance by working closely with the stakeholders in the design, validation and administration of the research instruments. The period of the contract will be 7.5 months, and the Research Assistant is expected to participate in all activities related to STEM education and research led by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in sciences or social sciences
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Experience in academic writing, with prior publications
  • Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection
  • Good analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Good organizational skills, shows initiative to plan and anticipate work needed to be done
  • Dynamic and shows positive work attitude
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Proficient in simple statistical analysis (e.g., excel, etc.)
  • Experience in liaising with policy makers and education leaders
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision within tight deadlines

Preferred:

  • Prior working experience as Research Assistant in education projects
  • Coauthored scholarly publications, including journal articles, books, book chapters etc.
  • Proficient in writing literature reviews

Responsibilities:

  • Liaison with school and MOE partners
  • Organisation of meetings
  • Coordinating with other team members
  • Publication and report writing
  • All other project administration as assigned by Principal Investigator

Application

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

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office

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