The Centre for Research and Development in Learning at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (CRADLE@NTU) seeks applicants with a Bachelors degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education research or related field for a Research Assistant Position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of research project on vertical leadership development for school leadership professional development
• Liaise and work closely with stakeholders from schools and project collaborators.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare research progress reports.
• Day to day coordination of interviewing schedules for data collection.
• Conducting interviews and transcription of audio recorded interviews.
• Conducting field observations and document analysis
• Perform data analysis and reporting of findings.
• Perform research-related administrative work, such as purchase of material/equipment for research.
• Carry any other duties as required by Principal Investigator.
• Manage day to day operations and meticulous record keeping of the research project.
• Systems administration, including maintenance of data security.
• Organize research workshop for research findings dissemination.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors (Honours) degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education research or related field from a university of good standing.
• Experience with qualitative research methods is preferred.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with a good command of the English language to perform literature reviews, prepare research progress reports and create visual infographics for presentations.
• Good project coordination and administration skills, including data management and storage.
• Willing to travel to school sites for data collection.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines.
• Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed.
• Task-orientation, excellent organizational skills, attention to details and accuracy, flexibility in responding to fluid situations, good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Experience with Singapore school system, teaching experience and qualitative research experience is preferred.
• Possess strong organizational skills and high degree of meticulousness

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.