Research Assistant (NIE-NSSE)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 7-month contract. The role involves conducting literature reviews, developing educational materials, and collaborating with research teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in education or social sciences and possess skills in prompt engineering and Generative AI. Proficiency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, specialised in education or social sciences.
• Qualifications or work experience in science education preferred.
• Good skills in the use of Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews to support research.
• Work on development of lessons and materials.
• Assist and work closely with the research team.

Skills

Prompt engineering skills

Good communication

Organization

Writing

Proof-reading

Research skills

Proficiency in English

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or social sciences

Job description

National Institute of Education – Research Assistant

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 7‑month contract in the Natural Sciences and Science Education.

Project Title

Enhancing the epistemic power of multimodal explanations by incorporating quantitative data collected by sensor technologies

Project Introduction

Technological advancements, especially in smartphone sensor technologies, enhance scientific education in lower secondary schools by making abstract concepts tangible. This research investigates how these technologies foster students' conceptual and epistemic understanding through multimodal explanations. It aims to refine educational practices for integrating sensor technologies in scientific inquiry, strengthening students' ability to support explanations with quantitative data for better argumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, specialised in education or social sciences
• Qualifications or work experience in science education would be preferred
• Prompt engineering skills or good skills at the use of Generative AI
• Good communication, organisation, writing, proof‑reading and research skills
• Proficiency in English language
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Good team player

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews to support research
• Work on development of lessons and materials
• Work on development of customised models using large language models (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Assist and work closely with the research team and partners
• Collect, analyse and manage dataWrite/prepare research reports, publications and presentation materials independently
• Other research and project management tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Req Position ID: R00022233

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Natural-Sciences-and-Science-Education-Department---NIE-_R00022233

Closing Date

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