About this role
The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 12-month contract at the Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department.
Project Title: Building Human Capacity in Singapore’s Population: A National Longitudinal Study of Child and Maternal Well-being
Project Introduction: This project examines the role of parents in children’s transition from preschool to primary school.
Requirements
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A Master’s degree from a reputable institution specialising in psychology or a related field.
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Good knowledge of child development theories and research.
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Prior experience with working with parents and children is highly preferred.
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Strong communication and organizational skills; being able to be an effective liaison person for contacting families and preschools, and to lead and train a team of student assistants in fieldwork and data collection.
Responsibilities
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Carry out participant recruitment for the project.
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Manage the data collection schedule for the research team.
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Participate in the training of student research assistants.
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Carry out fieldwork, data coding, and analysis.
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Participate in manuscript preparation and dissemination of study findings.
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Other responsibilities related to project management.
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Application
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Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Closing Date
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Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.
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Hiring Institution: NIE