Research Associate

Research Associate (Office for Research) (NIE) page is loaded## Research Associate (Office for Research) (NIE)locations: NTU Main Campus, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 24, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of a Research Associate (Data Management Specialist) on a 2-year contract at the .**Position Overview:**The Office for Research seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Research Data Management (RDM) Specialist to join us, and continue the foundational work of building a robust data curation service for the institution. The successful candidate will provide expert, hands-on data curation for key research projects, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality, integrity, and reusability of our institutional research data assets. This position moves beyond traditional data archiving, requiring an embedded, collaborative partnership with research teams to solve complex metadata documentation challenges and promote best practices in RDM throughout the research lifecycle**.****Qualifications and Skills:****Required Qualifications*** A Master's degree in Information Science, Library Science, a social science discipline with a strong data focus, or a related field.* Demonstrated experience (2+ years) in research data management, data curation, data stewardship, or a similar role within an academic or research environment.* Proven experience working with quantitative and/or mixed-methods research data and familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Stata).* Knowledge of metadata standards (e.g., DDI) and data documentation best practices.**Essential Skills and Competencies*** **Technical Proficiency:** Expertise in using data documentation tools (experience with Colectica is highly advantageous) and familiarity with data cleaning and anonymization techniques.* **Analytical and Critical Thinking**: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues in datasets and documentation and to work effectively with ambiguity (e.g., "tacit knowledge" of researchers).* **Interpersonal and Diplomatic Skills**: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with academic researchers, build trust, and navigate competing priorities with professionalism and diplomacy.* **Detail-Orientation and Organization**: A meticulous and systematic approach to managing complex information and workflows, with the ability to create clear, detailed, and high-quality documentation and reports.* **Autonomy and Initiative:** Ability to work independently, manage projects, and proactively identify and address challenges.**Key Responsibilities:*** **Hands-On Data Curation:** Perform in-depth curation of diverse research datasets, including cleaning, anonymizing, and enhancing data quality. Create high-quality, comprehensive metadata and documentation packages, including detailed, machine-readable codebooks using tools such as Colectica Designer.* **Researcher Collaboration and Engagement:** Act as a primary point of contact and a collaborative partner for Principal Investigators (PIs) and their research teams. Attend project meetings, provide expert consultation, and build strong working relationships to understand and support their data management needs.* **Process Development and Implementation:** Implement, maintain, and refine the established Data Curation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the broader RDM Toolkit. Use insights from new curation projects to continuously improve best practices.* **Needs Analysis and Problem-Solving:** Systematically analyze project documentation and data to identify complex issues, such as inconsistent records, ambiguous variable definitions, and gaps in contextual information. Proactively propose and implement effective solutions.* **Tool Evaluation and Support:** Utilize and manage specialized data documentation software (Colectica Designer). Assess and evaluate other potential IT solutions to enhance the curation workflow as needed.* **Advocacy and Training:** Promote the RDM Toolkit and other self-help resources available on the NIE LibGuides. Provide guidance and support to researchers on best practices for data management.* **Reporting and Documentation:** Maintain detailed records of curation activities and challenges. Prepare analytical reports on the curation process to contribute to the ongoing development of the RDM service.* **Other duties:** Provide support to OfR, along with any other duties assigned by the reporting officer.**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: NIENTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr