Full-time Senior Research Assistant (holding the title of Project Manager) in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 534123)(tocommence from May 2026 for one year on temporary basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
Applicants should possess a Masters degree with at least two years post-qualification experience in Education Psychology or a related discipline. Proven knowledge and experience in undertaking educational research is advantageous. She/he will serve as a project manager overseeing project operations and supporting Project Investigators from the Consortium for Research on Early Childhood Development and Education ( in conducting research activities for a study evaluating an early childhood development assessment tool.
Key duties include overseeing project timelines deliverables and participant recruitment liaising with kindergartens/centres teachers and parents coordinating data collection schedule administering child assessments and surveys supervising part-time research assistants performing quantitative data analysis and report writing preparing materials for meetings and seminars providing general administrative support to the research team.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the Universitys Careers site () and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 21 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
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