Research Fellow (Centre for Research in Child Development) [NIE]

locations

NTU Main Campus, Singapore

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: July 10, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

job requisition id

R00024770

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 12-month contract with possibility of renewal at the Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD).

Project Title: Development of a Holistic Progress Tool for the Early Childhood Sector

Project Introduction:

This project aims to develop a “Holistic Progress” (HOP) Tool that early childhood (EC) educators can use to observe and document children’s holistic development in the second year of kindergarten. Phase 1 of the project focused on the development of the first cut of the teacher-completed HOP Tool (HOP V1) and preliminary tool completion guide. In Phase 2, HOP V1 was piloted with K2 educators and will be refined into HOP V2 based on psychometric data and stakeholder feedback. In Phase 3, HOP V2 will be piloted with a new sample of EC educators of K2 children and child outcomes assessments will be administered to examine validity evidence. In Phase 4, focus group discussions will be conducted with EC educators to gather feedback on the HOP Tool and develop the user guide.

Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent degree in psychology, education, social sciences or a related field
• Strong background in quantitative research methods, statistics, psychometrics, and educational or psychological measurement
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and software such as R, SPSS, or Mplus
• Experience in administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized child assessments
• Experience in qualitative research methods, including qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis
• Experience in research project management, including study coordination, data management, and adherence to research protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare research reports, present findings, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively effectively and engage effectively with project partners and stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of assessment protocols involving preschool children
• Supervise and train research staff in the administration and scoring of child assessments
• Co-lead participant recruitment and coordination with preschools
• Co-lead data collection activities involving preschool children, early childhood educators, and parents
• Lead data management tasks, including cleaning, coding, documentation and analysis
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to the interpretation of findings
• Prepare research reports and presentations independently
• Prepare ethics documents for institutional review boards
• Manage day-to-day operations and meticulous record keeping of the research project
• Coordinate research-related administrative tasks, including procurement of research materials and equipment, budget tracking, and documentation as required
• Perform other tasks as required by the 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