Research Associate, Early Reading & Enhanced eBooks

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Education, Singapore, invites applications for a Research Associate on a 12-month contract in the Asian Languages & Cultures Department. The project focuses on promoting early book reading at home using enhanced eBooks with Mandarin-English bilingual involvement.

Essential requirements include a Master’s degree in Education or related fields, strong English proficiency, and independent work ethic. Mandarin proficiency is preferred for data collection and literature reviews.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic literature searches and reviews.
• Administer child assessments, surveys, interviews, and assist with experiments.
• Liaise with families, teachers, and school administrators to coordinate data collection.
• Organize research data, maintain research records, and document project progress.
• Assist with data processing and preparation for analysis.
• Assist with project-related administrative work.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings by assisting in the preparation of conference presentations, journal articles, book chapters, research reports, and digital media posts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Independent/work autonomously

Proactive

Time management

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Education / Applied Linguistics / Cognitive Science

DECCE-T or NVKET (preferred)

Tools

R

SPSS

Excel

Job description

National Institute of Education, Singapore, invites applications for a Research Associate on a 12-month contract in the Asian Languages & Cultures Department. The project focuses on promoting early book reading at home using enhanced eBooks with Mandarin-English bilingual involvement.

Essential requirements include a Master’s degree in Education or related fields, strong English proficiency, and independent work ethic. Mandarin proficiency is preferred for data collection and literature reviews.