Research Assistant: Explainable AI & Learning Analytics

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for a Research Assistant on a 12-month renewable contract to contribute to the CoMPA(I)SS project. The role focuses on developing and validating a framework for trustworthy learning analytics and AI in education, including literature reviews, data collection, and analyses.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with international experts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Learning Sciences, Data Analytics, CS, Information Studies, Law, Public Policy, or related discipline.
• Experience in educational research and learning analytics or AI in education.
• Familiarity with ethics review, research governance, privacy and accountability.
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Experience with literature reviews, framework analysis, surveys, and thematic analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and timeline management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall project management and coordination of research activities.
• Develop research protocols, instruments, and study procedures.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.
• Perform SWOT analyses of LA and AIEd frameworks.
• Coordinate engagement with international expert panel members.
• Assist with survey development, administration, recruitment, and data collection.
• Manage research databases and ensure data governance.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis with supervision.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis with supervision.
• Support data collection for pilot case studies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, conference papers, and manuscripts.
• Liaise with stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research methods

Literature reviews

Data analysis

Writing & communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NVivo

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

The National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for a Research Assistant on a 12-month renewable contract to contribute to the CoMPA(I)SS project. The role focuses on developing and validating a framework for trustworthy learning analytics and AI in education, including literature reviews, data collection, and analyses.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with international experts, and