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Research Assistant, Education, Linguistics, Psychology

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
17 Jul 2020

Job Details

NTU Main Campus, Singapore

The Centre for Research and Development in Learning at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (CRADLE@NTU) is seeking applications for a Research Assistant.

The Research Assistant will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary research team developing pedagogical innovations for university and adult learning environments.

The current project will be investigating the pedagogical approaches in the acquisition of language for low-waged, low-skilled adult learners of English. Highly motivated individuals with interests in lifelong learning, pedagogy and language acquisition are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research analysis, prepare research reports
  • Contribute to the dissemination of research findings: conduct literature reviews, prepare academic publications (e.g., conference presentation, paper, book)
  • Liaise and work closely with stakeholders from external institutions
  • Manage project data and administrative matters
  • Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator

Job Requirements:

  • Degree or above in Education, Linguistics, Psychology or related disciplines
  • Experience with quantitative/qualitative research methodologies and data analysis tools such as SPSS, NVivo
  • Excellent report/scientific writing skills
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines
  • Good statistical knowledge and data analytic skills is preferred
  • Good knowledge of language acquisition, pedagogy/andragogy and lifelong learning is preferred
  • Preference for working collaboratively in teams is preferred
  • Prior experience in research and academic writing is preferred

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: LKC

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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