Research Assistant (Science of Learning in Education Centre) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 6-month contract (renewable) at the Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC).

Project Title: Cerebrovascular Health, Adult Learning, Resilience and Mechanisms: CHARM Study

Project Introduction: As part of CHARM study, we will develop learning pedagogy for middle aged adults based on the principles of neuropsychological pedagogy and life-style interventions. Two learning packages will be designed with each package comprising a pre-course, course, and post-course components. The course components will include lectures, group-activities, and homework. The content will be developed by our team, in close collaboration with adult learners, through interviews and focus group sessions comprising learners of various age groups and occupational-types.

Requirements

Academic qualification

• - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Education Technology, or a related field

Work experience

• - Prior experience serving as a platform administrator (Moodle, WordPress LMS, etc.), including managing user accounts, roles, permissions, and system configuration.
• - Prior experience of integrating LMS with xAPI and LRS is preferred.
• - Prior experience supportingonline learning or digital learning environments
• - Prior experience working in educational, research, or training contexts
• - Prior experience with basic data handling, analytics, or reporting
• - Prior experience supporting research or educational projects

Desirable interests, skills, and attributes

• - Strong interest in educational technology and digital learning innovation
• - Interest in improving learning experiences in higher education settings
• - Good technical problem-solving skills
• - Strong communication and organisational skills
• - Good interpersonal skills and service-oriented mindset
• - Ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively within a research team

Responsibilities

• - Set up, configure, and maintain e-learning platforms (e.g., Moodle, WordPress LMS, or similar systems)
• - Take ownership of LMS platform (e.g., installation, plugin setup, course structure), in addition to ongoing maintenance.
• - Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of online learning environments for the program
• - Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely support to users and project members
• - Support integration of learning tools, plugins, and third-party applications as needed
• - Monitor system performance and ensure platform stability, security, and updates
• - Support the delivery of online learning activities and related program operations
• - Assist in organising and managing digital learning content and resources
• - Contribute to data extraction, usage tracking, and reporting when required
• - Track platform usage and generate reports/analytics
• - Support research and program-related activities as assigned by the Principal Investigators
• - Perform other tasks as required by the project team

Closing Date

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

Hiring Institution

NIE