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

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PhD, Literature Review, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research Communications, Strong Communication Skills, Peer-Review Publications, Passion for Reading

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 12-month contract at the Office for Research. Project Title: Reading Together: The Role of Book Clubs as Cultural and Community Resources Project Introduction: Recent PIAAC and PISA results reflect a significant decline in literacy in Singaporean adults aged 35 and above. While there are efforts to encourage adults to read and maintain their literacy proficiency, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) also noted that literacy skills often decline after individuals leave school, as their use at work and daily life may be less demanding. Beyond formal education, book clubs (sometimes known as reading groups) can open spaces where members can develop intellectually and culturally through group discussions. As such, understanding the contribution of book clubs to adult literacy, and how these informal learning communities can extend and prevent the atrophy of our literacy skills, is crucial. Using ethnographic approaches, this research study seeks to understand how book clubs function as communities that contribute to literacy development, cultural capital, social cohesion, and lifelong learning within the Singapore context. Requirements: PhD in related area Experience in independently writing literature reviews, data collection and analysis A strong passion for reading Strong communication skills, including experience in peer-review publications and research communications Responsibilities: Coordinate research administration, including IRB applications Independently conduct literature review, data collection and analysis Assist with writing of research papers and presentations Managing research communications Supporting research team in all other research-related matters 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 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 Fellow will coordinate research administration, conduct literature reviews, and manage data collection and analysis. They will also assist in writing research papers and presentations, and support the research team in various research-related matters.