Job: Research Assistant- MIT-SUTD Collaboration (Cambridge, MA, and Singapore)
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Position: Research Assistant
Posted by: MIT-SUTD Collaboration
Location: Cambridge, MA, and Singapore
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
The MIT-SUTD Collaboration is seeking a research assistant in the field of education, with a focus on student leadership. Specialization in STEM education is preferred. The position combines research and teaching. The ideal candidate would have a background in education policy and/ or management, or relevant fields. He or she must be flexible in working both at Cambridge, MA, and Singapore. The duration of the appointment will be for the summer. Location: Cambridge, MA; Singapore Major Areas of Responsibility include:
- Co-develop and co-run an 8-week leadership workshop at SUTD in the summer of 2014.
- Work alongside a team of other researchers in crafting a research portfolio on educational innovations by the MIT-SUTD Collaboration.
- Be part of a team that works on developing leadership programs for the MIT-SUTD student community.
The MIT-SUTD Collaboration, a multi-faceted collaboration between MIT and SUTD (Singapore University of Technology and Design), includes the development and offering of SUTD’s curriculum, establishment of a major co-located research center, and recruitment and professional development of SUTD’s university leadership team and faculty. Additionally, joint programs and exchanges at the postdoc, graduate, and undergraduate level help link MIT and SUTD through shared teaching, learning and research.
Job Requirements:
Masters in Education with a background in education policy and/or management, or relevant field. Specialization in STEM education and/or focus on student leadership is preferred. Experience leading groups of undergraduate students preferred. Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills. International and/or cross-cultural experience preferred.
Application Instructions:
Please indicate your interest by submitting your CV and a cover letter to:
Jonathan Griffith
Asst. Director, MIT-SUTD Collaboration
jong@mit.edu
Deadline: March 31st, 2014. Any questions regarding the position should also be directed to Jonathan Griffith.
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