Project Officer (Office for Research) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, invites applications for a Project Officer in the Office for Research (OfR). This contract position extends until 29 March 2027 and involves overseeing prototype development, system design coordination, and rigorous evaluation in real-world educational settings.

Strong capability in data collection, evaluation techniques, and communication is required, with additional advantage for prior experience in educational projects or prototypes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in data collection and educational evaluation techniques.
• Excellent communication, written and oral, with ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing educational projects and/or system development prototypes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and implementation of the system prototype, ensuring that both technical and pedagogical standards are met.
• Managing system design tasks and coordinating with developers to ensure timely delivery of key project components.
• Conducting rigorous evaluations of the system's effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and testing of the prototype in real-world educational settings.
• Managing and coordinating data collection processes, including setting up and maintaining the system for efficient data capture and analysis.
• Preparing reports, and presentations to disseminate findings to various stakeholders.
• Supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators in ensuring smooth project operations and timelines.
• Coordinating with external stakeholders and partners as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data collection

Educational evaluation

Education

University degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or related field

Job description

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

Project Officer – Office for Research (OfR)

NIE invites applications for the position of Project Officer in the Office for Research (OfR). This is a contract post till 29 March 2027.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and implementation of the system prototype, ensuring that both technical and pedagogical standards are met.


• Managing system design tasks and coordinating with developers to ensure timely delivery of key project components.


• Conducting rigorous evaluations of the system's effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and testing of the prototype in real-world educational settings.


• Managing and coordinating data collection processes, including setting up and maintaining the system for efficient data capture and analysis.


• Preparing reports, and presentations to disseminate findings to various stakeholders.


• Supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators in ensuring smooth project operations and timelines.


• Coordinating with external stakeholders and partners as required.

Requirements

• A University degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field.


• Good knowledge in AI in education, feedback literacy, and technology-enhanced learning is essential.


• Experience managing educational projects and/or system development prototypes is an advantage.


• Strong proficiency in data collection and educational evaluation techniques.


• Proficiency in emerging technologies (e.g., ChatGPT).


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate within a team.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 28 October 2026. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

Hiring Institution

NIE 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. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive