Research Officer: Adult Learning & Career Change (12m)

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a full-time Research Officer for a project focusing on adult learning and career change. The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, manage data collection, and analyze survey results. This position is ideal for individuals looking to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology, offering valuable research experience and potential recommendations for graduate school. Collaborate closely with senior scientists and contribute to meaningful research aimed at improving adult learning motivation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Education or equivalent.
• Experience designing and conducting surveys and experiments.
• Strong statistical background and some programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review related to adult learning and career change.
• Manage end-to-end online data collection.
• Conduct data analyses on survey data using tools such as R and Excel.
• Write reports and manuscripts, prepare presentation materials.
• Support and handle grant management tasks.
• Manage relationships with collaborators and vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

Survey design

Statistical background

Programming in R

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education or equivalent

Tools

R

Excel

Job description

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a full-time Research Officer for a project focusing on adult learning and career change. The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, manage data collection, and analyze survey results. This position is ideal for individuals looking to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology, offering valuable research experience and potential recommendations for graduate school. Collaborate closely with senior scientists and contribute to meaningful research aimed at improving adult learning motivation.