Research Associate (Science of Learning in Education Centre) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate for a 12-month contract. You will be involved in a project that examines educational pathways among students, focusing on those with special needs and from disadvantaged backgrounds. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s Degree and possess strong statistical analysis skills, with a focus on data collection and project management. The application process is handled via Workday, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Singapore education system, especially with disadvantaged learners.
• Knowledge of major learning sciences theories.
• Experience in data collection, organization, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize data.
• Perform project management tasks.
• Write reports and prepare publications.

Skills

Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, Mplus)

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Learning Sciences, Education, Psychology, Data Science, Educational Neuroscience or related fields

Tools

Statistical software (SPSS, R, Stata, Mplus)

Job description

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate at the Science of Learning in Education Centre. This is a 12-month contract position based at NTU Main Campus, Singapore.

Project Title: DREAMS

Drivers, Enablers and pathways of Adolescent developMent in Singapore (DREAMS): The Singapore Longitudinal Cohort Study (SG-LCS) Phase 1 – Project 7

Project Introduction:

This study aims to understand various aspects of educational pathways among students, including the drivers of pathway decisions, stability and change patterns, and early childhood factors. Special focus is given to students with special educational needs (SEN) and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Requirements

Essential:

• A Master’s Degree in Learning Sciences, Education, Psychology, Data Science, Educational Neuroscience, or related fields; PhD holders may be considered for a Research Fellow position.
• Familiarity with the Singapore education system, especially with disadvantaged learners.
• Knowledge of major learning sciences theories.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, Mplus).
• Experience in data collection, organization, and project management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms.
• Experience with neuroimaging studies and database management.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement.
• Data collection, analysis, and synthesis.
• Project management tasks.
• Report writing, publication, and presentation preparation.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator/Co-PIs.

Application Process:

Applications (both external and internal) should be submitted via Workday. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please include your name in your CV filename.

Closing Date:

The deadline is 14 calendar days from the date of posting, with the end date being August 20, 2025.