Research Associate, Language & Learning Science

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate for a 24-month contract at the Science of Learning in Education Centre. The role involves designing experiments, performing statistical analyses, and managing research data. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in linguistics or a related field and proficiency in English and Mandarin. This position emphasizes strong teamwork and project management skills, contributing to significant interdisciplinary research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in psycholinguistics or cognitive science.
• Experience with statistical analysis software required.

Responsibilities

• Design behavioral tasks for online experiments.
• Perform data cleaning and analyses.
• Support participant recruitment and supervise student helpers.

Skills

Knowledge of psycholinguistics

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management skills

Strong attention to detail

Social and teamwork skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin

Education

Master's degree in linguistics, cognitive science, or psychology

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate for a 24-month contract at the Science of Learning in Education Centre. The role involves designing experiments, performing statistical analyses, and managing research data. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in linguistics or a related field and proficiency in English and Mandarin. This position emphasizes strong teamwork and project management skills, contributing to significant interdisciplinary research outcomes.