Joyce Lum Ka Wei

Social Science Researcher, NIE | MSocSci (Research)(Psychology), NUS | Psychology Graduate, TARUMT, Malaysia

Singapore

About

Psychology kindles my purpose in pursuing the path of becoming a researcher who continues to grow through exploring psychological knowledge that contributes to the betterment of society. My current research interest lies in emotion, cognition, and well-being. I am also passionate in gaining skills in various statistical techniques for producing rigorous research.

Experience

  • National Institute of Education, Singapore ()
    • Research Associate
      Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos

      I am part of an interdisciplinary research team, working on a project about cognitive flexibility and pedagogies, in the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP). My roles in the team involve designing translational studies, performing data collection, quantitative data analyses, and assisting in project planning and IRB applications.

    • Research Assistant
      Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

      I am part of an interdisciplinary research team, working on a project about cognitive flexibility and pedagogies, in the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP). My roles in the team involve designing translational studies, performing data collection, quantitative data analyses, and assisting in project planning and IRB applications.

  • National University of Singapore ()
    • Graduate Student
      Aug 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs

    • Lab Manager
      Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

      I handle administrative and logistic matters of the Social Psychology lab to ensure that the lab remains as a conducive environment for research-related activities, and that the lab members have access to the resources and information needed.

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

      I involved in teaching, and preparing tutorial materials for Social Psychology (PL3105) and Research & Statistical Methods I (PL2131).

  • Special Education Teacher at SNS Child & Family Development
    Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 · 7 mos

  • Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology ()
    • Course Representative in Bachelor in Social Science (Psychology)
      May 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      As a representative for my cohort of the course, Bachelor in Social Science (Psychology), I provided assistance & guidance to improve students’ learning experiences, surveyed on students' concerns in each semester, and communicated with lecturers regarding course matters & students’ concerns.

    • Undergraduate Student
      May 2018 - May 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      I was an undergraduate student of Diploma in Social Science (Counselling) for the first two years, and Bachelor in Social Science in Psychology for another two years.

    • Committee Member of Psychology Society
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      I was involved in planning activities and leading the Planning and Event Department for TARUMT's Psychology Society.