The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 24-month contract at the Office of Strategic Planning and Academic Quality.
Project Title: Strategic Planning and Academic Quality Surveys and Projects
Project Introduction: The Office of Strategic Planning and Academic Quality (SPAQ) takes the lead in helping to promote a culture of continuous self-improvement and the adoption of best practices to aid institute-wide planning, decision-making and quality assurance. Through the gathering of evidence-based feedback from various stakeholders, trend analysis and academic reviews, SPAQ provides insights and analysis to aid leadership decisions as well as programmatic and pedagogical enhancements.
Requirements:
Essential
- A degree (with honours) in fields like statistics or applied mathematics, data analytics, physics or relevant subjects or at least 3 years of experience in applied mathematics, data collection and analysis, data analytics, or other quantitative disciplines
- At least 3 to 5 years’ relevant working experience, with a strong interest and track record in social science research and/or institutional analytics and/or organisational development
- Data visualization knowledge: Tableau
- Excellent conceptualising, analytical and writing skills
- Strong working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and/or data analytics
- Experience with experimental design, sampling and analysis
- Strong capability in using SPSS for complex statistical analysis, such as multi-level regressions
- Innovative, strong analytical and algorithmic problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous, with good organisational skills
- Strong team player with a pleasant disposition
- Values and attributes demonstrating integrity, professionalism, adaptability and willingness to go the extra mile
Preferred
- A Master’s degree
- Academic qualifications or experience with data science and/or analytics
- Experience in survey administration
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to contribute to team assignments effectively
- Experience working in a publicly-funded educational institution
Responsibilities:
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Conduct trend research and analysis
- Conduct literature reviews
- Administer surveys to internal and external students and stakeholders
- Assist in the production of academic quality research reports and presentations
- Manage research data and maintain research records
- Preparation of research reports including literature review to relevant stakeholders
- Manage research process and keep up-to-date research records and meetings
- Provide full secretariat support for research committee
- Assist in ad-hoc and special assignments / corporate events as required
- Handle day-to-day project matters and other administrative details
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.
