Research Assistant (Science of Learning in Education Centre, Office of Education Research) [NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position Research Assistant (part-time) on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of renewal of up to 2 years, at the Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC), Office of Education Research (OER).

Project Title: LOVING (Learning about Our behavior is Valuable for Increasing Nurturing relationships and healthy Growth

Project Introduction: The LOVING project will examine the impact of improving caregiver sensitivity to influence children's executive functioning (EF) and emotional and physical wellbeing. LOVING has four primary objectives. Objective One: We will develop and pilot three programs. The first two programs will target caregiver sensitivity, especially in health-related contexts: O (Own-Video Feedback) will closely follow the VIPP-SD program by providing individualized feedback to participants based on their own video recordings; V (Vicarious Video Viewing) will follow O's structure and deliver similar content but without individualized feedback. E (NeuroEducation) will purposefully not target sensitivity instead focusing upon brain education. Objective Two: We will use an intention to treat Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design, to test 3-arms (i.e., O, V, and E) in 636 lower SES dyads comprised of primary caregivers and a 2-5 year old child. Objective Three: To understand mechanisms of action, and to improve personalized treatment, we will create a neurobiological battery including EEG, endocrine, and genetic assessments. Objective Four: We will conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing the approaches.

Requirements

• Academic qualification: Bachelors degree in Psychology, Implementation Science, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Education, or related field
• Work experience: Past experience with parents and young children in a professional and/or personal (e.g., motherhood) capacity
• Desirable interests, skills, and attributes:
• Training in the Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline (VIPP-SD) preferred
• Keen observational skills
• Personable and compassionate
• Hard working
• Good self-management and responsible, willing to be flexible in working hours as required by participant schedules
• Conversational fluency in at least one mother-tongue highly preferred
  

Responsibilities

• Assist with the project, administer the VIPP-SD, and help to modify / track any changes.
• Receive training in coding parenting sensitivity.
• Administering the VIPP-SD and coding sensitivity within the RCT.
• Research Associate must be comfortable with having their own images recorded and used in subsequent intervention programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the 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