Research Fellow (Physical Education & Sports Science Department) [NIE]
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Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 8-month contract at the Motivational in Educational Research Lab in Physical Education and Sport Science Department.
Project Title: Motivation in Educational Research Laboratory (MERL)
Project Introduction: The Motivation in Education Research Lab (MERL) focuses on motivational research in education and translates research findings into practical guides for teachers and practitioners. MERL also conducts educational research aimed at impacting education policy and practice.
Requirements:
Essential
- PhD degree in Sports Science Sports Psychology or Psychology related areas
- Ability to conduct and write-up literature reviews and research reports
- Prior exposure to both quantitative and qualitative research methodology
- Meticulous with good organizational skills especially in managing reference libraries and research data
- Ability to support and write-up sections in academic writing and technical reports
- Strong written and communication skills in English
- Strong collaborative skills and a team player
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Preferred
- Personal motivation to learn more about research methodologies
- Interest in advancing knowledge about motivational research
Responsibilities:
- Research leadership and execution:
- Write grant proposals and secure research funding
- Conceptualise studies and develop research designs
- Plan execute and manage research projects end-to-end
- Analyse data and synthesize findings
- Disseminate research through publications presentations and practitioner-oriented outputs
- Academic mentorship and service:
- Serve as a resource person for junior research staff and graduate students
- Provide guidance on research methods analysis and scholarly writing
- Lab operations and engagement:
- Organise academic activities (e.g. seminars workshops)
- Maintain and update the MERL website
- Oversee lab inventories and risk management protocols to ensure compliance and safety
- Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigator
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: NIE
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
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.
