Research Assistant (Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice) [NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice.

Project Title: Investigating the Association Between Pedagogies and Cognitive Flexibility

Project Introduction: The study aims to explore how cognitive flexibility (CF), defined as the ability to switch between tasks or ideas, interacts with different pedagogical approaches (for example Knowledge Building and Tinkering). The team will collaborate with secondary school students and teachers, using a range of research instruments and statistical methods to assess whether cognitive flexibility influences learning outcomes differently across these approaches.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in neuroscience, educational neuroscience or related fields). Candidates with a Master’s degree may be considered for a Research Associate position.
• Proficient in statistical knowledge and methods (e.g. multivariate analysis of covariance, factor analysis etc).
• Experience in qualitative data analysis, conducting clinical trials, or educational research (optional).
• Highly self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills to work with students, teachers and researchers.

Responsibilities:

• Support the team in conceptualising research design and preparing research instruments.
• Support the team in administrative matters such as participant recruitment, procurement (such as purchase of equipment) etc.
• Support the team in data collection and management (including travelling to school sites).
• Support the team in data analysis such as coding and statistical tests.
• Support the team in publication such as generation/writing of research papers.
• Other research tasks 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