Job Description
The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 20-month contract at the Office of Education Research.
Project Title: Research Fellow in the Science of Learning in Education Centre
Project Introduction: The Science of Learning Centre was recently launched to oversee the Science of Learning initiative in NIE NTU that aims to provide an institution-wide infrastructure for researchers and teachers to come together and make an impact on the lives of learners in Singapore. It does this by bringing together several research disciplines – including neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, technology and education – and state-of-the-art neuroimaging psychophysiological data capture techniques and modelling techniques
Requirements: The centre is currently recruiting a Research Fellow to work in the area of Science of Learning. We are a newly formed Science of Learning research centre focused on understanding We are looking for a highly motivated Research Fellow with an interest in health psychology/health science/exercise science.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to Principal Investigators in the writing and revision of grant writing and carrying out the design and execution of SoLE research projects
- Assist in collaborating with internal and external parties
- Provide leadership and expertise in conducting complex research activities, including but not limited to planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project at SoLE Centre.
- Project management and to collect neurophysiological data from EEG/fNIRS/MRI techniques.
- Develop and utilize computational tools, including but not limited to, those written in R/Python/Java.
- Write and review research papers, present research outcomes and develop connections with local and international researchers for collaboration work.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Skills and qualifications:
- PhD in a related neuroscience area, in particular Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology or Exercise and Sport Science.
- Experience in programming languages (e.g. Matlab/R/Python/Java or similar languages)
- Demonstrated in-depth research knowledge, skills and expertise, with capability of leadership and achieving research excellence
- Evidence of high impact publication results desirable
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse workforce
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 28 calendar days from date of posting (Nov 2).
