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Postdoc Description
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is established in collaboration with MIT to advance knowledge and nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs. This will be accomplished, with a focus on Design, through an integrated multi-disciplinary curriculum and multi-disciplinary research. SUTD aims to become the centre and stronghold of global research and breakthroughs through creative technical research and education anchored in design within a multi-disciplinary approach.

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to engage in two major research programs:

1) a psychology research project that examines the cognitive and social development in monolinguals and bilinguals, including the impact of growing up in a linguistically varied environment on children's cognitive and socio-cognitive development, and to establish the role of bilingualism in enhancing executive functioning on young adults;

2) a multi-disciplinary project that examines the psychological impact of social networks using state-of-the-art technology such as 3D indoor localization and the light-weight natural language processing technology, including the study of how the type of language used, the immediate language environment, and code-switching behaviors will affect a student's academic achievement, motivation, relationship patterns and preferences etc.

Individuals with the following knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply:

- Demonstrated proficiency in programming using software such as R, SPSS, SAS, Stata, Matlab;

- Experience with statistical methods for analysis of complex data;

- Experience with planning research projects including conducting systematic literature reviews, analytical conceptualization, scientific behavioral experiments, and preparing conference presentations, research findings, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals;

- Preference will be given to individuals with a strong interest in bilingualism and language acquisition.

For prompt consideration, please send a curriculum vita, a statement of interest in this position, a summary of past research experience, graduate transcript, a writing sample, and a list of at least three references to:



W. Quin Yow

Assistant Professor

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Singapore University of Technology and Design

20 Dover Drive

Singapore 138682

Phone: (65) 6303-6674

Fax: (65) 6779-5161

Email: quin@sutd.edu.sg