Research Associate

5 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time
Research Associate Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly qualified Research Associate to join our team at the National Institute of Education. The selected candidate will be part of a 20-month contract at the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs.

Project Overview:

The proposed study aims to investigate how values-based teacher education programs are implemented in four countries: Singapore, Japan, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA). This comparative study seeks to examine different philosophies and practices in these countries, which have dedicated research centers for values/citizenship/character education.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct literature reviews on values-based education and teacher professional development in the selected countries.
  • Assist in qualitative data collection, including interviews with teacher educators and field experts.
  • Analyze data from the study's meta-synthesis of relevant literature and interview findings.
  • Prepare research reports, summaries, and presentations.
  • Coordinate project-related communication and administrative tasks.
  • Ensure timely deliverables of the project.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements:

  • At least a bachelor's degree
  • Experience with local social and/or public policy
  • Experience in public service writing academic/policy papers
  • Familiar with local educational research
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong mixed methods (quantitative/qualitative) research skills

Application Instructions:

Applicants should apply via Workday. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Writing Tasks:

Please submit the following writing tasks along with your application:

Topic: How does the research literature define values-based education (VbE) in teacher education programs? What are the key trends observed?

Task 1: Provide a 2-page summary (not exceeding 3 pages) of the main trends that emerge from the review of the literature.

Task 2: Provide a summary of about words for 5 key references and studies linked to the assigned topic, and be sure to cite up-to-date studies. Present it in a table format with the following:

  • Authors
  • Title
  • Type of paper
  • Country of Origin
  • Paradigms discussed
  • Objectives of the study
  • Summary of Findings
  • Recommendations

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