The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant (part-time) on a 4-5 months’ contract at the Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC), Office of Education Research.
Project Title: NeuroEducation Program for Parents
Project Introduction: NeuroEducation Program for Parents is an arm of a larger research program titled LOVING (Learning about Our behavior is Valuable for Increasing Nurturing relationships and healthy Growth), which goal is to examine the impact of improving caregiver sensitivity. NeuroEducation Program for Parents focuses on educating parents about relations between brain development in early life and cognitive performance and behavior across the lifespan. NeuroEducation will comprise a core education package based on neuropsychology and inquiry-based pedagogy. Sessions will include lectures, labs based on active learning, and readings customized to caregivers.
Requirements
- Academic qualification:Bachelor’s degree and above in Graphic Design or similar areas
- Work experience:Prior experience creating visual and audio concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate learners
Prior experience developing the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, models, infographics, brochures, magazines, and reports
Prior experience in web design, UI, and user interface
Prior experience disseminating ideas targeting the general public
- Desirable interests, skills, and attributes:Strong technical skills, including excellent IT skills and experience with visual design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator.
High attention to detail and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills and project management skills
Proactive, with the ability to work independently and with a large group of researchers
Responsibilities
- To create visual and audio concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate parents
- To develop the overall layout and production design for the NeuroEducation Program for Parents such as models, infographics, figures, and videos
- To design other materials to disseminate research findings targeting the general public and academic audiences
- To perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigators
Application
Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Workday Job Requisition ID: R00017747
(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Office-of-Education-Research---NIE-_R00017747)
Closing Date
Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.
