(Senior) Research Analyst

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Singapore seeks an (Senior) Research Analyst to support the Corporate Research Office in driving research impact. The role focuses on mobilising knowledge from education and human potential research into practical knowledge products for policy and practice.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, curate findings, and translate insights for senior decision-makers, with responsibilities spanning secretariat support and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods with strong data analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal science communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Meticulous and resourceful; able to work independently and in teams.
• Experience in research-related roles, especially reporting research findings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MOE-wide efforts to identify HP and ERFP projects with translational potential and build strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with MOE divisions to curate and synthesise findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Engage with local and international experts across education and human potential fields.
• Provide secretariat support for senior management meetings and organise engagement events.
• Manage a portfolio of research projects ensuring timely delivery and performance standards.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Data analysis

Science communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

What the role is:

As a (Senior) Research Analyst in the Research and Management Information Division, you will support the Corporate Research Office to drive research impact through knowledge mobilisation. Your primary role is to coordinate with relevant stakeholders to mobilise and translate research findings into knowledge products that inform policies and practice, as well as practical applications and interventions.The research findings will be drawn from international and local education research, as well as human potential research studies under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025/2030 (RIE2025/2030) Human Potential (HP) programme and MOE Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP).

What you will be working on:

• Coordinate MOE-wide efforts to identify completed HP and ERFP projects with translational potential and build strategic partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. NIE, A*STAR and Institutes of Higher Learning) to translate research findings into knowledge products and practical applications/ interventions
• Collaborate with MOE divisions and researchers to curate and synthesise relevant education and human potential research findings into clear and actionable insights tailored for different audiences (e.g. political office holders, senior management and external stakeholders)
• Facilitate MOE’s engagement with local and international renowned experts across education and human potential-related fields, including neuroscience, cognitive science, technology, early childhood and maternal health and well-being
• Provide secretariat support for senior management meetings and organise engagement events with researchers to drive research mobilisation efforts
• Manage a portfolio of research projects, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes and maintaining performance standards

This is an individual contributor role.

What we are looking for:

• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, with strong data analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal science communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• A meticulous and resourceful individual
• Ability to work well both independently and in teams
• Prior experience in research-related roles, particularly in the written and verbal reporting of research findings, would be an advantageAs part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.