Research Officer, Assessment Research - 2 Year Contract

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board is seeking a candidate for a role involving research on educational measurement and assessment. The ideal applicant will have a tertiary qualification in Mathematics or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting research studies and developing assessment services. Proficiency in statistical software and coding applications is essential, along with strong analytical skills. This position is ideal for a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in research studies or educational measurements.
• Experience in data mining or machine learning is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on educational assessment issues.
• Develop assessment services and products.
• Apply statistical techniques for assessment analysis.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Project management

Coding in C/C#/C++, Visual Basic, Java

Data analytics

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mathematics or statistics-related field

Tools

STATA

SAS

R-Programming

Job description

What you will be working on:

Successful applicant will play an active role in conducting research on educational measurement and assessment issues. The incumbent is also expected to develop assessment services and products that are fit for purpose, educationally sound and positively transforming for stakeholders.

• Conduct research studies which focus on harnessing technology to assess complex competencies for 21st Century education
• Apply statistical techniques to support assessment-related analysis
• Provide project management and consultancy services for assessment projects

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Mathematics and/or statistics-related field, with at least 3 years of experience in research studies, educational measurements and/or data analytics (e.g. machine learning & data mining)
• Proficient in the use of statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, RUMM2020, R-Programming, etc.)
• Experience in the use of coding applications (such as Visual Studio) with C/C#/C++, Visual Basic or Java Programming, will be useful
• Experience in the education sector will be an advantage
• Adaptable, meticulous individual with excellent analytical skills
• Able to communicate complex concepts in an applied and practical manner to get buy-in from the stakeholders
• Enjoy working in teams in a dynamic and innovative work environment

About Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) is a statutory board with the mission to provide quality educational assessment and research services to our clients in Singapore and other parts of the world. We are looking for team players who enjoy working in a dynamic and creative work environment.