Job Description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate/ Research Fellow on a 12-month contract at the

Project Title: Developing Integrated STEM Models and STEM Educators\xe2\x80\x99 Capacity Building Programme in Asia

Project Introduction: This project involves the design, enactment and evaluation of integrated STEM frameworks and instruments, and STEM educators\xe2\x80\x99 capacity building programmes for local and international participants. The Research Staff will conduct literature search and write literature reviews independently. S/he will design and validate research instruments, collect data, analyse data, write grant reports, and present at academic meetings. S/he will also develop professional development programmes for STEM educators to deepen their knowledge about integrated STEM curriculum design and enactment. The nature of work is research-based, practitioner-based, and administrative.

Requirements

• At least a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in the field of Education from a reputable University.
• Have experience working with educators outside Singapore (especially, in Asia)
• Experience in organizing a research and administration team and projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Excel and Word) as well as different communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to multi-task in research and administrative work.
• Able to travel overseas to conduct programmes and fieldwork

Responsibilities

Programme administration:

Academic work:

• Conduct independent research work including literature search, synthesis and writing of literature reviews, writing of academic publications, preparation of academic presentations, data transformations, and data analysis.
• Design research studies to ensure quality data collection

General administration:

• Manage meriSTEM@NIE projects and meeting schedule
• Ensure smooth communication and dissemination of information to meriSTEM@NIE partners
• Provide administrative and logistics support in meriSTEM@NIE events
• Support administrative processes at meriSTEM@NIE
• Other duties as assigned by Principal 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

Nanyang Technological University