Research Analyst/ Senior Research Analyst, Research and Evaluation

What The Role Is

As a Research Analyst / Senior Research Analyst in the Research and Evaluation Branch within the Research and Management Information Division, you will be involved in large-scale international benchmarking studies [e.g. the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA); International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)] and national research studies and national research studies.

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct the large-scale international/ research studies which would include
  
  
  

(i) Conceptualising the frameworks for the studies;

(ii) Developing instruments;

(iii) Formulating and implementing sampling designs;

(iv) Planning and overseeing data collection in schools;

(v) Analysing data to derive insights; and

(vi) Communicating the findings and insights to various internal and external stakeholders to inform policymaking, programme development, and improvement of practice.

• Support MOE Senior Management in their respective roles as Singapore’s representatives in the various decision-making bodies overseeing the international benchmarking studies
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Preferably have some background in one of the following areas: Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Computing, Science, Sociology, Psychology
• Proactive and able to work well independently and in teams
• Ability to write and communicate well
• Prior experience in data management, data analytics or educational research/ evaluation would be an advantage.
  
  
  

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window.

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.

Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.