Join Our Team as a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Education

The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites qualified candidates to apply for a 12-month contract position as a Research Assistant at the Office of Education Research, under the Science of Learning in Education Centre.

Project Title: Game-Based Digital Biomarkers for Enhancing Mathematics Well-being of At-Risk Learners

Project Overview

We are conducting an innovative research project titled "Game-Based Digital Biomarkers for Enhancing Mathematics Well-being of At-Risk Learners." Our goal is to develop game-based interventions and digital biomarkers to enhance the mathematics well-being of at-risk learners. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and evaluating these interventions, contributing to our understanding of the role of technology in supporting mathematics learning and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews in relevant research areas.
• Collect and analyze data using digital biomarkers and other relevant measures for primary school learners.
• Support project management activities, data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Facilitate communication with research participants and other stakeholders.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, computer science, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Strong background in research methodology, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience in game design, development, and evaluation, particularly in educational or serious games, is preferred.
• Familiarity with digital biomarkers, data analytics, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicate research findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with at-risk learners or marginalized populations is preferred but not required.

Application Process

Interested applicants (both external and internal) should apply via Workday. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Important Dates

The closing date for applications is 14 calendar days from the date of posting.

Hiring Institution

Nanyang Technological University, NIE.

Contact Us

For any inquiries, please refer to the job title: Research Assistant (Office of Education Research, Science of Learning in Education Centre) at NIE.