Research Fellow (Centre for Research in Child Development) [NIE]

The National Institute of Education (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow (part-time) on a 10-months contract at the .

Project Title: Beginning Early: SingaPore’s Ongoing Study starting in Infancy of Twenty-first-century-skills, Individual differences, and Variance in the Environment (BE POSITIVE study)

Project Introduction: The Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD) at National Institute of Education (NIE) is looking for a Research Fellow to assist with the BE POSITIVE study.

Beginning Early: SingaPore’s Ongoing Study starting in Infancy of Twenty-first-century-skills, Individual differences, and Variance in the Environment (BE POSITIVE study) is a collaboration with Singhealth Polyclinics and involves more than 14 research scientists and clinicians. As such, the Research Fellow will have the opportunity to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, and will also work closely with the overall study PI. BE POSITIVE’s primary goal is to better examine the interaction between home and school influences upon child development and academic success, starting in ages 0-4. Data sources will include computerized testing, questionnaires, and video/audio data.

Requirements

• PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing and communication)

• Past experience with project management is a plus

• Strong interest in cognitive and developmental outcomes and parent-child interactions

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigator with project management (e.g., staff management, budgeting, interim reporting, purchasing, IRB development, documentation).
• Ensure communication between team members.
• Contribute to the development of the project where needed.
• Tracking the recruitment and outcomes.
• Data analysis and report writing.
• 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.