Research Associate / Fellow (Programme Manager)

Overview

National University of Singapore – Queenstown

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Title : Research Associate / Fellow (Programme Manager)

Department : Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will :

• Work closely with the CHILD management team, cross-disciplinary research team members, collaborators and stakeholders from across the early childhood sector.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and organise CHILD's research programme to support its strategic direction and mission.
• Lead the development of research budgets for the CHILD programme and individual projects, including existing grants and future funding bids, such that the research and project work can be delivered efficiently and on time.
• Monitor research progress, and identify and implement project management interventions to keep research activities on track.
• Plan and monitor research design, data collection, data storage, documentation and reporting in line with the highest ethical standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.
• Oversee project teams, staff allocation, budgeting and procurement processes to support programme productivity and continuity.
• Prepare and coordinate reports on programme progress for a variety of audiences.
• Regularly communicate with the CHILD management team and stakeholders, internal and external (e.g., relevant Government Ministries).

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications : A Masters or PhD in Psychology / Behavioral Science / Developmental Psychology / Education / Public Health or any discipline related to child development.

Experience : Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply :

Application Process

Please submit your application, indicating current / expected salary, supported by a cover letter and detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, and full contacts of three referees) via the NUS careers portal. The appointment title and salary grade will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. For questions, contact the provided email address in the job portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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