Senior/Research Fellow

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow to join the Centre for Holistic Initiatives (CHILD) for Learning and Development, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. CHILD brings together experts in the field of translational research, child health and development, and implementation science to accelerate the use of evidence in policy and practice and give every child the best start in life.

The successful candidate will support the Centre by i) conducting research projects aligned to the Centre’s strategy and key priorities, ii) preparing reports, publications and materials for funding bids, iii) providing supervision and mentorship to junior researchers, particularly in the area of mixed methods research, and iv) facilitating workshops and engagement activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

Work closely with the team leads, cross-disciplinary research teams and collaborators.
Design, plan, undertake and deliver research and evaluation projects using both quantitative and qualitative designs.
Provide expert methodological and statistical advice to Centre staff across Centre projects.
Provide advanced statistical analyses and data visualizations using R, Python, or STATA for presentation of important findings in policy briefings and peer-reviewed publications
Lead writing for reports, peer-reviewed publications, and grant proposals
Contribute and lead, where appropriate, research dissemination activities at internal and external meetings and conferences.
Provide supervision and mentorship of research students, assistants, and interns
Work closely with stakeholders from across the early childhood sector.
Carry out administrative duties as needed
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

ROLE RQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications: A PhD in Psychology/Behavioral Science/Developmental Psychology/Education/Public Health or a related discipline.

Experience: Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Mixed methods applied research
Multivariate statistical analyses and meta-analysis techniques using R, Python, or STATA
Behavioural or Social Sciences applied to child health/development
Implementation Science
Programme Evaluation
Education/Health Services or Applied Research

The candidate should also possess:

Experience undertaking or leading independent research studies, as appropriate for career stage
A strong grounding in mixed methods and applied educational, behavioural or health research – broadly defined
Outstanding data analysis and visualization background
Ability to search, summarize, and synthesize previous research in areas of interest to CHILD
Strong project management and coordination skills, with attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presentations in international or national scientific conferences, commensurate with career stage
Excellent command of spoken and written English with excellent communication skills to present findings to English-speaking stakeholders
A team player with an ability to work independently
Highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented
Keen interest in the area of early child development and passion for research translation and communication

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