Research Fellow (Centre for Research in Child Development) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Education invites applications for a Research Fellow at the Centre for Research in Child Development. The role focuses on developmental science and AI in education, aiming to produce evidence-based guidance for age-appropriate AI use in schools.

The successful candidate will lead synthesis projects, conduct empirical studies with children, and collaborate with external stakeholders to translate research into policy and practice.

Qualifications

• PhD in developmental-related field required.
• Strong track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with literature reviews and evidence synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Lead centre-level initiative to synthesize developmental science research for age-appropriate AI guidance.
• Review international policy guidelines on AI use by children and developmental science.
• Design and conduct empirical studies with children, parents, educators.
• Conduct horizon-scanning of AI, education policy, and child development research.
• Prepare reports, policy briefs, and knowledge translation materials.

Skills

Developmental science

Literature reviews

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Academic publishing

Education

PhD in Developmental Psychology/Child Development

Job description

Research Fellow (Centre for Research in Child Development) [NIE]### Research Fellow (Centre for Research in Child Development) [NIE]Apply: NTU Main Campus, Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 10, 2026 (19 days left to apply): R00025772The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 1-year contract at the Centre for Research in Child Development.**Project Introduction:**The Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD) is a leading research centre dedicated to advancing understanding of child development and early education. CRCD conducts multi-project research to generate high-quality evidence that informs policy, practice, and innovation in the early childhood sector.We are seeking a **Research Fellow** to contribute to our research in developmental science and AI in education. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of child development, educational research, and emerging technologies to generate evidence that informs the age-appropriate use of AI for children.**Requirements:*** PhD in Developmental Psychology, Education, Child Development, Learning Sciences, or a related field.* Strong knowledge of developmental science and experience conducting systematic or scoping literature reviews.* Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research with children, parents, or educators.* Demonstrated track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.* Experience in research related to children's digital media, AI, technology use, or educational technology will be an advantage.* Excellent analytical, synthesis, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate research evidence into accessible reports and recommendations.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with researchers and external stakeholders.**Responsibilities:****Developmental Science and AI in Education*** Lead a centre-level initiative to synthesise developmental science research and generate evidence to inform age-appropriate AI guidance for children in educational settings.* Conduct comprehensive reviews of international policy guidelines on children’s use of AI and developmental science research to identify developmental competencies relevant to age-appropriate AI use and AI literacy.* Design and conduct empirical studies (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys) with children, parents, educators, and other stakeholders to understand AI use, perceptions, and developmental considerations.* Conduct horizon-scanning of developments in AI, education policy, and child development research to identify emerging questions and opportunities for new research projects.* Prepare research reports, policy briefs, publications, and other knowledge translation materials to disseminate findings to academic, policy, and practitioner audiences.**Centre-wide Research Support*** Organise and support stakeholder engagement activities, including research sharing sessions, workshops, and roundtable discussions with government agencies, schools, and other partners.* Support CRCD researchers through data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant applications, and other collaborative outputs.* Explore and pilot innovative research methods and AI-enabled research tools to enhance research processes and efficiency within the Centre.* Undertake other research-related duties assigned by Centre Management.**Application**Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.**Closing Date**Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.Hiring Institution: NIE