Lead Education Research Scientist, Child Development

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) within Nanyang Technological University invites applications for the Education Research Scientist at CRCD. The role focuses on testing, measurement, psychometrics, and quantitative psychology with an eye toward child development and educational practice.

Applicants should hold a PhD and have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience, a strong publication record, and demonstrated leadership in research teams, with excellent English

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (child development, educational psychology, etc.).
• At least two years of postdoctoral research experience with independent work.
• Expertise in longitudinal data analysis, psychometrics, or large-scale assessments.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals with citations.
• Experience writing research proposals and securing external funding.
• Proven leadership in managing research teams and projects.
• Excellent English communication, collaboration across disciplines.
• Commitment to translating research into practice or technology-enhanced learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and implement CRCD research programme.
• Lead development of research projects and seek external funding.
• Disseminate research in peer-reviewed publications.
• Support CRCD in impacting practice and policy.
• Manage administrative tasks related to research.
• Participate in strategic research for CRCD and NIE.
• Engage in wider research and service activities.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent English communication

Collaborative research

Scholarly independence

Publication record

Independent research contributions

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

The National Institute of Education (NIE) within Nanyang Technological University invites applications for the Education Research Scientist at CRCD. The role focuses on testing, measurement, psychometrics, and quantitative psychology with an eye toward child development and educational practice.

Applicants should hold a PhD and have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience, a strong publication record, and demonstrated leadership in research teams, with excellent English