Education Research Scientist, Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for the Education Research Scientist position within SoLEC. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary research at the intersection of learning, data analytics, and educational impact.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD and a proven track record in publishing, funding, and leading teams. The appointment supports bridging research and policy to improve education systems in Singapore.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong research record.
• Up to 2 years of post-PhD experience.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within research teams.
• Strong track record in publishing and securing competitive funding.
• Excellent interpersonal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SoLEC’s research programmes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Lead the development of research projects and secure external funding opportunities.
• Publish internationally in peer‑reviewed journals and disseminate impactful findings.
• Translate research into practice and policy impact within education systems.
• Manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to strategic research initiatives of SoLEC, OfR and NIE.
• Participate actively in the wider research and service community of NIE.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in Cognitive Science / Psychology / Statistics / Data Analytics or closely related field

Job description

Overview

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives. An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education. The Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC) is a dynamic young research center with the ambition to become an international leader in Science of Learning in Education. Hosted at the National Institute of Education (NIE), SoLEC advances cutting- edge research by integrating insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, physiology, education, technology and AI in Education.

We welcome exceptional candidates who thrive at the intersection of learning and data sciences. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of impactful, interdisciplinary research. We especially encourage applications from scholars and researchers with expertise at the intersection of cognitive science, psychology, statistics and data analytics. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and relevant research experience are encouraged to apply. We invite applications for the position of Education Research Scientist to join SoLEC.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Cognitive Science, Psychology, Statistics, Data Analytics or a closely related field)
• Up to 2 years of post-PhD experience
• Ability to lead and collaborate within research teams
• Strong track record in the following are as:
  • Publishing in high quality, peer-reviewed journals
  • Securing competitive, peer-reviewed research funding
  • Conducting independent, innovative research
  • Applying appropriate data analytics and research methods to learning and educational data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (spoken and written English)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SoLEC’s research programmes in collaboration with colleagues
• Lead the development of research projects and secure external funding opportu-nities
• Publish internationally in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate impactful findings
• Translate research into practice and policy impact within education systems
• Manage administrative and programme‑related tasks to ensure smooth operations
• Contribute to strategic research initiatives of SoLEC, OfR and NIE
• Participate actively in the wider research and service community of NIE

Other Information

Queries regarding the position should be directed to [e-mail]

Note to applicants: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.

Hiring Institution

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026.