Research Associate (Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice, CRPP) [NIE]
Research Associate (Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice, CRPP) [NIE]
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Job Description
The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 18-month contract at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice (CRPP).
Project Title: Examining Environmental Stewardship in Singapore Schools: A Socio-Ecological Perspective
Project Introduction:
The project examines how schools in Singapore embed environmental stewardship across leadership teaching infrastructure culture and partnerships. It aims to distill evidence-informed insights to guide the mainstreaming of sustainable education across schools fostering collective impact toward sustainability reforms. This project offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful practice-informed research with policy and educational relevance.
Requirements
Essential
- A Masters degree preferably in education social sciences environmental studies or related fields.
- Keen interest in qualitative research and sustainability/ education issues.
- Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills for engaging with school leaders teachers and community partners
- Ability to work independently manage timelines and contribute to collaborative team efforts
- A meticulous pleasant and mature disposition with the ability to handle research data and stakeholder relationships professionally
Preferred
- Prior experience with qualitative data collection (e.g. interviews observations) and analysis (e.g. NVivo) is an advantage
- Prior engagement with local school environment and education programmes will be considered favourably
- Demonstrated ability to produce academic writing; having published in journals will be a strong asset
Responsibilities:
- Conducting literature reviews and synthesising relevant research
- Supporting project management including recruiting participating schools liaising with stakeholders procuring equipment overseeing transcribing work and managing project data in line with institutional protocols
- Co-conceptualising research design and instruments with the team
- Collecting data through interviews observations as well as document and artefact analysis
- Assisting with coding and qualitative data analysis
- Supporting preparation of reports presentations and academic publications
- Organising and co-presenting findings at workshops
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
Application
Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. Please submit a copy of your academic publication or writing if available. 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: NIERequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
