Research Assistant, Learning Analytics & AI in Education

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for a 12-month Research Assistant contract at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice. The project, CoMPA(I)SS, aims to develop an accountable, explainable system for learning analytics and AI in education, with expert consultations and pilot studies across contexts.

Responsibilities include assisting project management, developing protocols, conducting literature reviews, SWOT analyses, surveys, and data analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Prior research experience in educational research or learning analytics.
• Familiarity with ethics review processes and research governance.
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Experience with literature reviews and SWOT analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall project management and coordination of research activities.
• Develop research protocols, instruments, and study procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize findings.
• Perform SWOT analyses of Learning Analytics and AIEd frameworks.
• Coordinate engagement with international expert panel members.
• Support survey development, administration, and data collection.
• Manage research databases and ensure proper data storage and governance.
• Conduct data analysis under supervision (quantitative and qualitative).
• Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts for dissemination.
• Liaise with researchers, educators, and institutions.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data governance

Literature synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related

Experience in educational research

Knowledge of AI in education/ethics

Tools

NVivo

SPSS

R / Python

Job description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for a 12-month Research Assistant contract at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice. The project, CoMPA(I)SS, aims to develop an accountable, explainable system for learning analytics and AI in education, with expert consultations and pilot studies across contexts.

Responsibilities include assisting project management, developing protocols, conducting literature reviews, SWOT analyses, surveys, and data analyses.