Research Associate (Office for Research) [NIE] at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantitative Data Processing, Advanced Statistical Analysis, SPSS, MPLUS, Qualtrics, Academic Writing, Organizational Skills, Documentation Skills, Communication Skills, Interest in Arts, Interest in Education, Research Experience, Team Player, Independent Work, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Electroencephalography

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 24-month contract (renewable) at the Office for Research. Project Title: Arts for Cultivating Creativity, Emotional and Social outcomes (ACES) Project: Understanding and Optimising the Effects of Arts-based Experiences and Programmes on Creativity and Socio-Emotional Outcomes of Adolescents Project Introduction: This research programme was conceived to generate empirical insights that can be used to address two key issues that are of critical importance in Singapore: (1) realizing creative potential and (2) promoting mental health, particularly of the youth. To address these issues, the research programme will adopt a multiphase mixed-methods approach to examine how arts-based experiences and programmes can influence the creativity and socio-emotional outcomes of adolescents. Another overarching goal of the research programme is to produce a robust evidence base that can be used as a guide for the development and implementation of other arts-based programmes and optimising the benefits from arts engagement and experiences, as currently practiced. The research programme comprises four phases and involves eight sub-studies. It aims to investigate how arts-based experiences influence creativity and socio-emotional outcomes in Singapore's adolescents, particularly focusing on long-term effects and impacts on different student profiles including those who are socially at-risk. The main research objectives of the study are to: Conduct a literature review on existing studies of effect of arts-based programme on adolescents’ creativity and socio-emotional outcomes; Understand existing art experiences of adolescents and creative professionals; Examine the effects of arts-based programmes on creativity and socio-emotional outcomes of adolescents in Singapore; Understand the factors that influence how arts-based programmes can benefit adolescents; Examine the relationship between creativity and socio-emotional development Translate the design principles of effective arts-based programmes into practice; and Facilitate and examine the process of diffusing and translating the design principles of effective arts-based programmes into practice. Applicants with interest in doing post-graduate studies, honing their skills in conducting advanced data analysis and publishing research papers are invited to apply. This position is renewable. Requirements: Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Neuroscience, Educational Neuroscience, Aesthetic Education); applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with experience in research may be considered for the position Proficient in quantitative data processing and advanced statistical analysis using SPSS and MPLUS Proficient in using Qualtrics for data collection Proficient in academic writing Good organizational and documentation skills and able to work within tight deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Interest in the arts, education and/or educational research At least 2 years of experience as a research staff A strong team player who is also able to work independently and flexibly in a large team Preferred: Experience in working with teachers and students in Singapore schools Appreciation of and/or background in the arts (e.g., music and dance) Experience in doing longitudinal data analysis With evidence of proficiency in academic writing, such as published journal papers and/or book chapters Familiarity with research using electroencephalography (EEG) Experience in supporting mixed methods research Responsibilities: Manage data collection and storage Conduct literature search, reviews and synthesis Conduct data processing and data analysis from intermediate to advanced level (e.g. structural equation modelling and latent profile analysis) Contribute to the writing of research papers and reports Assist in preparing presentations and other administrative duties Other duties as assigned 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 A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will manage data collection and storage, conduct literature reviews, and perform data processing and analysis. They will also contribute to writing research papers and reports and assist with presentations and administrative duties.