The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal, at the Office for Research.

Project Title: Data and Theory Driven Artificial Intelligence to Boost the Science of Learning

Project Introduction: This project will leverage big data generated from online education platform approaches to build Science of Learning for effective education. The project will focus on: (1) current trends and advancements for the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education, including Generative AI, (2) implementing experimental studies for teaching and learning for mathematics with AI in primary schools, and (3) publishing research findings for different stakeholders including researchers, policymakers and teachers.

Requirements:

• Academic qualification: a Bachelor degree in Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or related field. Candidates with a Master’s Degree may be considered for a Research Associate position
• Work experience: Preferably with experience in social science or education research
• Desirable interests, skills, and attributes:
  • Experience in teaching primary mathematics preferred
  • Knowledge of and/or interest in learning theories
  • Experience in systematic reviews and literature review
  • Knowledge of and/or interest in educational technology and Artificial Intelligence for education 
  • Knowledge of and/or interest in learning analytics, conversational analysis and/or dialogical learning/pedagogy
  • Proactive, eager to learn and perform
  • Good communication skills
  • Good self-management skills for task structure and management to achieve given goals and objectives

Responsibilities:

• Co-design and develop experimental research in Singapore schools that aligns with the project needs and requirements
• Research and devise appropriate learning analytics/conversational analysis tools for data analysis
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand analytic needs and devise possible solutions
• Communicate research implications of data to various stakeholders, i.e., researchers, policymakers, educators, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE