Research Assistant (NIE-ELL)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; In loco; SGD 40.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The National Institute of Education invites applications for a Research Assistant on a 12-month contract in the English Language and Literature (ELL) Department. The role supports the ALMA project, a video-based AI learning assistant that analyzes speech, gesture, and visuals to provide real‑time feedback.

The successful candidate will develop ALMA-like tools, test with students and teachers, coordinate study activities, and contribute to publications and reports while collaborating with a

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in computing/data sciences or closely related field.
• Experience developing chatbots and AI-powered apps.
• Interest in Generative AI and learning.
• Familiarity with LLMs, prompts, and API integration.
• Proficiency in Python; frameworks such as LangChain/LangGraph and FastAPI.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and Excel for presentations and data.
• Experience in academic research, literature reviews, data analysis, and reporting.

Mansioni

• Develop ALMA-like speaking/listening AI assistant.
• Test, evaluate and refine with students and teachers.
• Coordinate study activities and gather feedback from participants.
• Prepare technical documentation and support deployment in classrooms and labs.
• Analyze research data from the study.
• Contribute to dissemination: literature reviews, publications, conference materials.
• Perform other tasks as required by principal investigators.

Conoscenze

Bachelor's degree in Computing andData

Python proficiency

LangChain/LangGraph

FastAPI

Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel)

Chatbot development

Generative AI interest

Familiarity with LLMs and prompts

Academic research experience

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Computing and Data Sciences

Strumenti

LangChain/LangGraph

FastAPI

Descrizione del lavoro

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the English Language and Literature (ELL) Department.

Project Title:

Enhancing Teacher-AI Collaboration with ALMA (AI Learning Multimodal Assistant)

Project Introduction:

ALMA (AI Learning Multimodal Assistant) is a video-based assistant with an interactive avatar that listens and speaks with students as they practice their presentations. It is grounded in Learning-as-Design and social semiotic perspectives on assessment. It analyzes students' speech, gesture, gaze, facial expression, visuals and text to give real-time formative feedback, and it engages them in dialogue to assess their understanding.

ALMA responds to generative AI undermining written assessment, which has increased the need for authentic, process-sensitive alternatives. Oral assessment provides richer evidence of learning but is hard to scale. ALMA makes it more feasible by giving consistent, personalized and diagnostic feedback on features often overlooked, such as pacing, fluency, body language and how well slides match speech. Teachers keep the final judgement and pedagogical decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computing and Data Sciences
• Skilled in development of chatbots
• Interest in Generative AI and Learning
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering and API integration.
• Proficiency in Python; experience with frameworks such as LangChain/LangGraph and FastAPI.
• Familiarity with Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience in academic research, such as conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to research papers or reports

Responsibilities:

• Develop ALMA (AI Learning Multimodal Assistant), a speaking and listening AI assistant
• Test, evaluate and refine the system with students and teachers based on user feedback and study needs.
• Liaise with students, teachers and team members to coordinate study activities and gather feedback
• Prepare technical documentation and support deployment of ALMA in classroom and research settings
• Analyze the research data from the study.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings: conduct literature reviews, prepare academic publications (e.g., conference presentation, paper, book) and research reports
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigators

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.