As a (Senior) Research Analyst in the Research and Management Information Division, you will be part of a dynamic team comprising data analysts, psychologists and psychometricians dedicated to harnessing data-driven insights to advance educational practice and policy formulation in MOE. This position also offers opportunities to develop and strengthen your research and analytical skills while gaining broad exposure to various issues in education.
Ministry of Education
(Senior) Research Analyst, Applied Measurement & Psychological Sciences
Contract
Closing on 10 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Plan and execute large-scale surveys, including designing psychometric survey instruments to assess attitudes, perceptions and non-academic competencies
• Utilise advanced data analysis techniques and tools to extract, clean and analyse data, and identify meaningful trends and actionable insights
• Provide consultancy on research methodology, survey design and related areas to support stakeholders in using and deriving meaningful insights from their data
• Develop data visualisation solutions, including dashboards, reports and interactive visualisations, to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders
• Communicate and translate research findings into actionable recommendations for policy and practice
What we are looking for
• Relevant training in data science, mathematics, information technology, psychometrics or a related field
• A team player with strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with simultaneous deadlines
• Familiarity with statistical software/ programming languages such as Python and R
• Prior experience in the end-to-end process of designing instruments, collecting, analysing and visualising data to derive actionable insights for policy making would be an advantage
As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.
Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.
If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.
About your application process
This job is closing on 10 May 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Education or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Education
The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.
The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.
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