Research Assistant (NIE-GPL)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for a 22-month contract at the Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning. The role involves supporting a project that examines misconceptions and anxiety in climate change education. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, proficiency in research methods, and interest in environmental education, along with some professional experience. Responsibilities include literature searches, data collection, and project administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Geography, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in research methods, and qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques.
• Strong interest in geography or environmental education issues.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of professional experience in research.

Responsibilities

• Working on literature searches, reviews and report writing.
• Conducting meta‑analysis on the literature searched.
• Organising data collection.
• Assist in analysis of data through coding and summary statistics.
• General project administration.
• Any other administrative duties as assigned.

Job description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 22-month contract at the Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning.

Project Title

Examining the relationship between misconceptions and anxiety in climate change education

Project Introduction

This research project, “Examining the Relationship Between Misconceptions and Anxiety in Climate Change Education,” explores how students’ understanding of climate change relates to their emotional responses—particularly climate anxiety—and how these factors influence their engagement and learning. The study adopts a mixed‑methods approach that integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative focus group discussions. Using validated instruments such as the Climate Anxiety Scale (CAS) and the Climate Change Diagnostic Test (CCDT), the project will generate empirical evidence to inform the design of climate change education programmes that address both cognitive and emotional dimensions of learning. The research aims to contribute to policy and practice in environmental and sustainability education in Singapore and beyond.

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Geography, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Proficiency in research methods, and qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques
• Strong interest in geography or environmental education issues will be highly regarded
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of professional experience in research. Fresh graduates may consider applying

Preferred:

• Ability to work independently with tight schedule
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, including school teachers, students and university professors
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Proficiency in SPSS or SAS, Nvivo

Responsibilities

• Working on literature searches, reviews and report writing
• Conducting meta‑analysis on the literature searched
• Organising data collection
• Assist in analysis of data through coding and summary statistics
• General project administration
• Any other administrative duties as assigned by Principal Investigators

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requisition ID: R00022574

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Office-of-Graduate-Studies-and-Professional-Learning---NIE-_R00022574)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE