Research Assistant

HORIZON GLOBAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to support research studies and implement Special Education syllabuses across SPED schools. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Education and be proficient in research methods and Microsoft Office. Experience with SPED learners is preferred. This role entails data management, literature reviews, and stakeholder engagement to enhance educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required.
• Strong foundation in research methods and data analysis essential.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research or education-related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SPED Teaching and Learning Syllabuses.
• Conduct literature reviews to support syllabus development.
• Engage with stakeholders during interviews and focus groups.

Skills

Research methods

Data collection

Data analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field

Tools

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

Organisation Name: Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore
Organisation Address: 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675
Division: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Division
Work Location: SEN Division Office & Assigned SPED Schools
Contract Type: 2-year contract + option of 1-year extension
Working Hours:

• Mon–Thu: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
• Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch)

Job Purpose

The Research Assistant will support the Ministry of Education (MOE) in conducting research studies and supporting the implementation of the Special Education (SPED) Teaching and Learning Syllabuses across SPED schools in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Support

• Assist in implementing research studies related to SPED syllabus effectiveness.
• Collect, organise, and manage qualitative & quantitative data.
• Record, code, analyse, and evaluate research and stakeholder data.
• Prepare research summaries, charts, documentation, and reports.

2. Literature Review

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews in psychology, education, and special education.
• Summarise relevant academic findings to support syllabus development and implementation.
• Maintain a structured repository of research references and materials.

3. Syllabus Implementation Support

• Assist MOE in supporting SPED schools with syllabus implementation.
• Provide logistics and administrative support for meetings, workshops, and school engagements.
• Gather feedback and track implementation progress.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in interviews, focus groups, and consultation sessions with teachers and school staff.
• Document key insights accurately and comprehensively.
• Coordinate schedules, communication, and logistics.

5. General Project & Administrative Support

• Support project planning, coordination, documentation, and reporting.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with MOE’s data protection guidelines.
• Carry out any other project-related duties assigned by MOE officers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field (or equivalent).
• Strong foundation in research methods, data collection, and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in research, literature reviews, or education-related work.
• Experience with SPED learners or SPED environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with analysis tools such as SPSS or NVivo is beneficial.