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

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites applications for a Research Assistant on a 6-month contract in the Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC). The role supports the CHARM study, developing learning pedagogy for mid-life adults and managing e-learning platforms.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and hands-on LMS administration experience. The project collaborates with adult learners to implement neuropsychological pedagogy-based content and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/EdTech or related field.
• Experience as a platform administrator for LMS systems.
• Experience integrating LMS with xAPI/LRS preferred.
• Experience supporting online learning or digital learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain e-learning platforms (Moodle, WordPress LMS).
• Own LMS platform installation, plugins, and course structure; ongoing maintenance.
• Support design and maintenance of online learning environments for the program.

Skills

Platform administration

LMS integration

Data handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Moodle LMS

WordPress LMS

xAPI

LRS

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