Overview
Child Development and Early Childhood Education
Translation Development and/or Intervention work
Candidates with appropriate qualifications and relevant research experience are encouraged to apply. We invite applications for the position of Education Research Scientist/Senior Education Research Scientist to join the CRCD.
Requirements
PhD in a relevant discipline
Minimum 2 years of post-PhD experience
Ability to lead a research team
Track record in the following areas:
High quality publications (please provide samples and information on the quality and impact of your work based on citations and ranking of journal publications)
Planning and writing research project proposals that are funded through competitive peer- reviewed funding processes
Independence in research (i.e. sole authorship/senior authorship of high-quality publications and invited presentations at conferences)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (spoken and written English);
Ability to work with colleagues within a team
Responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement the centres research programme
Take a leading role in the development of research projects and programmes and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding
Disseminate the outcomes of research in peer-reviewed publications of international standing
Support CRCD in its efforts to impact practice and policy through research projects and programmes
Manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with research or programme
Participate in research of strategic importance to CRCD and NIE
Participate in the wider research and service activities of CRCD and NIE Application
Application
Interested applicants should complete and submit the following documents:
Cover letter addressing how you meet each of the requirements of this position
Resume including a list of your qualifications publications grants and leadership experience previous experience and a brief description of your achievements
Research statement indicating your research expertise interests and future directions
1 to 3 of your best publications
Name of at least 3 referees
Any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications
Closing Date
Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
Other Information
Queries regarding the position should be directed to Neirmala at
Note to applicants:
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
Hiring Institution: NIE
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.