Research Assistant (Office for Research) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for a five-month contract at the Office for Research. The position involves conducting literature reviews, supporting scoping reviews, and assisting in writing research papers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines and have strong organizational skills. This role is ideal for those interested in arts and educational research and offers opportunities for post-graduate studies. The application is to be submitted via Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Arts Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or Educational Neuroscience.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Experience in conducting literature reviews.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic searches across databases.
• Maintain a clear search record for transparency.
• Assist in thematic coding and clustering of research findings.
• Support scoping review and creation of summary tables.
• Contribute to writing methods and results sections.
• Help prepare visual summaries or infographics.
• Contribute to writing of research papers and reports.

Skills

Good organizational and documentation skills

Experience in conducting literature reviews

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a five-month contract at the Office for Research.

Project Title

Arts for Cultivating Creativity, Emotional and Social outcomes (ACES) Project: Understanding and Optimising the Effects of Arts-based Experiences and Programmes on Creativity and Socio-Emotional Outcomes of Adolescents

Project Introduction

This research programme was conceived to generate empirical insights that can be used to address two key issues that are of critical importance in Singapore: (1) realizing creative potential and (2) promoting mental health, particularly of the youth. To address these issues, the research programme will adopt a multiphase mixed-methods approach to examine how arts-based experiences and programmes can influence the creativity and socio-emotional outcomes of adolescents. Another overarching goal of the research programme is to produce a robust evidence base that can be used as a guide for the development and implementation of other arts-based programmes and optimising the benefits from arts engagement and experiences, as existingly practiced.

Research Objectives

• Conduct a literature review on existing studies of effect of arts-based programme on adolescents’ creativity and socio-emotional outcomes;
• Understand existing art experiences of adolescents and creative professionals;
• Examine the effects of arts-based programmes on creativity and socio-emotional outcomes of adolescents in Singapore;
• Understand the factors that influence how arts-based programmes can benefit adolescents;
• Examine the relationship between creativity and socio-emotional development;
• Translate the design principles of effective arts-based programmes into practice;
• Facilitate and examine the process of diffusing and translating the design principles of effective arts-based programmes into practice.

Applicants with interest in doing post-graduate studies, honing their skills in conducting advanced data analysis and publishing research papers are invited to apply. This position is renewable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Education, Arts Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Educational Neuroscience)
• Good organizational and documentation skills and able to work within tight deadlines
• Experience in conducting literature reviews
• Able to work independently

Preferred

• Interest in the arts, education and/or educational research
• With evidence of proficiency in academic writing, such as published journal papers and/or book chapters

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic searches across databases
• Maintain a clear search record for transparency and replicability
• Assist in thematic coding and clustering of research findings
• Support scoping review, creation of summary tables, and conceptual maps.
• Contribute to writing methods and results sections following PRISMA-ScR.
• Help prepare visual summaries or infographics
• Contribute to the writing of research papers and reports
• Assist in preparing presentations and other administrative duties
• 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.

Hiring Institution

NIE