Research Associate - Early Reading & Enhanced eBooks

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education invites applications for a Research Associate on a 12-month contract in the Asian Languages & Cultures Department. The project Promoting Early Book Reading at Home tests enhanced eBooks to support 2–6-year-old English–Mandarin bilinguals.

The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, administer assessments, liaise with families and schools, organize data, and assist in disseminating findings via conferences and journals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science or related field.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic literature searches and reviews.
• Administer child assessments, surveys, interviews, and assist with experiments.
• Liaise with families, teachers, and school administrators for data collection.
• Organize research data, maintain records, and document project progress.
• Assist with data processing and preparation for analysis.
• Assist with project-related administrative work.
• Contribute to dissemination of findings via conference presentations, journal articles, and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by investigators.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Independent work

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Applied Linguistics, or Cognitive Science

DECCE-T or NVKET (preferred)

Job description

The National Institute of Education invites applications for a Research Associate on a 12-month contract in the Asian Languages & Cultures Department. The project Promoting Early Book Reading at Home tests enhanced eBooks to support 2–6-year-old English–Mandarin bilinguals.

The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, administer assessments, liaise with families and schools, organize data, and assist in disseminating findings via conferences and journals.