Research Associate (Physical Education & Sports Science Department) [NIE]

Singapore Job Openings

Nanyang Technological University

FULL TIME

October 6, 2024

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 20-month contract at the

Physical Education and Sport Science Department.

Project Title: Leave No Child Indoors: Impact of Play Environments on the Physical and Socio-Emotional Development of Preschool Children and Children from Families with Less-abundant Resources in Singapore.

Project Introduction:

A Research Associate position (20-month) is available to support the Principal Investigator (PI) and his team in the research project titled above. The research has two parts. Part 1 of the research umbrella aims to investigate the influence of various types of preschool play spaces on the physical and socio-emotional development of 5- to 6-year-old children from preschool operators. Part 2 of the research aims to examine the impact of an out-of-school, 12-session nature intervention program on the physical and socio-emotional development of 7- to 11-year-old children from families with less-abundant resources. The research adopts a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative methods) and involves the use of assessment tools, filming, accelerometers, gross motor skills test, questionnaires, and interviews. The Research Associate will work closely with the PI, co-PIs and other members of the research team as well as external research collaborators such as preschool administrators, teachers and principals, community partners and nature-based program coaches.

Requirements:

Have a basic degree with relevant research experience or Master’s degree from a reputable university.
With at least 3 years of relevant experience in research, if lacking a Master’s degree.

Desired skills and attributes of a Research Associate hired on this research are:

Having good communication and organisation skills
Having strong interpersonal and writing skills
Being proactive and able to work independently and in a team
Being comfortable working and communicating with preschool children
Having good analytical skills
Having project management and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, JASP, R or equivalent.
Willing to learn new data analytical tools as required.

Responsibilities:

Major duties and responsibilities of the position include:

Co-ordinate and assist in IRB application, be actively involved in data collection, extracting, coding, archiving and data analysis
Implement the content validation of research instruments developed
Conduct literature research and review
Write progress reports, publications and presentation materials with minimum supervision
Assist in planning and executing tasks to achieve key deliverables
Co-ordinate in organising workshops and talks
Procure equipment or supplies necessary for the project
Coordinate meetings with the research team, internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a functional project website- iissaar.com
Other related duties assigned by the Principle Investigator.

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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