Research Assistant

Research Assistant (Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning) (NIE) page is loaded## Research Assistant (Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning) (NIE)locations: NTU Main Campus, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 26, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 22-month contract at the .**Project Title:** Examining the relationship between misconceptions and anxiety in climate change education**Project Introduction:**This research project, "Examining the Relationship Between Misconceptions and Anxiety in Climate Change Education," explores how students' understanding of climate change relates to their emotional responses—particularly climate anxiety—and how these factors influence their engagement and learning. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative focus group discussions. Using validated instruments such as the Climate Anxiety Scale (CAS) and the Climate Change Diagnostic Test (CCDT), the project will generate empirical evidence to inform the design of climate change education programmes that address both cognitive and emotional dimensions of learning. The research aims to contribute to policy and practice in environmental and sustainability education in Singapore and beyond.**Requirements:****Essential:*** Bachelor's degree, preferably in Geography, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field* Proficiency in research methods, and qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques* Strong interest in geography or environmental education issues will be highly regarded* Minimum 1 to 2 years of professional experience in research. Fresh graduates may consider applying**Preferred:*** Ability to work independently with tight schedule* Ability to collaborate and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, including school teachers, students and university professors* Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint* Proficiency in SPSS or SAS, Nvivo**Responsibilities:*** Working on literature searches, reviews and report writing* Conducting meta-analysis on the literature searched* Organising data collection* Assist in analysis of data through coding and summary statistics* General project administration* Any other administrative duties as assigned by Principal Investigators**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