3 Research Scientist Positions Available
Learning Sciences Laboratory
National Institute of Education, Singapore
The Learning Sciences Lab (LSL) conducts research grounded in theories and research methodologies of the interdisciplinary field of the learning sciences. As the first of its kind in Asia, LSL’s community of scholars methodically develop and rigorously examine a wide range of designs for learning and teaching that impact real world issues in education, both in and out of Singapore schools.
Our organization has grown to include 16 faculty researchers and 54 research and support staff since 2005, and we now look to recruit 3 additional Research Scientists in the broad areas of Sociology of Education, New Media and Learning, and Knowledge Creation Communities. Successful candidates will be expected to propose and conduct learning sciences research related to these areas as well as assist the organization to develop research agendas that cut across various projects in LSL.
For more information, please visit our website at http://lsl.nie.edu.sg
General Requirements:
1. PhD in relevant field with demonstrated ability to publish and write successful grant proposals
2. Experience in designing and carrying out educational research grounded in a learning sciences approach
3. Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and inter-personal skills
4. Able to work independently and collaboratively
5. Ability to work in, contribute to, and take advantage of a learning organization
Closing Date
Review of applicants will begin on 1 December and will continue until the positions are filled.
Other Information
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience.
Application
Please send all enquiries and applications to Dr. Katerine Bielaczyc at kateb369@gmail.com. In your application package, please include (a) a cover letter that communicates current and planned future contributions in your research area and explains your suitability for the position, (b) a curriculum vita, and (c) names and contact information for 3 references. Please also include your desired start date of employment in your cover letter.
