Research Assistant — Tamil & English Proficiency (Child Development)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for a 24-month contract to evaluate the impact of new Mother Tongue Language teaching models in MOE Kindergartens. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with Honors, proficiency in English and Tamil, and strong research skills. Responsibilities include planning data collection, analyzing research findings, and liaising with stakeholders. This role requires independent work and teamwork, offering a chance to contribute significantly to educational research.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Singapore education system.
• Experience in conducting research in schools.
• Strong writing and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement data collection.
• Clean and code data.
• Synthesize information from research findings.

Skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Proficiency in Tamil

Interpersonal communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Social Science, Linguistics, Education, Psychology, or related field

Tools

SPSS

Job description

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for a 24-month contract to evaluate the impact of new Mother Tongue Language teaching models in MOE Kindergartens. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with Honors, proficiency in English and Tamil, and strong research skills. Responsibilities include planning data collection, analyzing research findings, and liaising with stakeholders. This role requires independent work and teamwork, offering a chance to contribute significantly to educational research.