Research Associate (Office for Research) [NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 12-month renewable contract at the Office for Research.

Project Title: Data and Theory Driven Artificial Intelligence to Boost the Science of Learning

Project Introduction: This project will leverage big data generated from online education platform approaches to build the Science of Learning for effective education. The project will focus on:

1. Literature review of current trends and findings for the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education.
2. Implementing experimental studies for teaching and learning in mathematics in primary schools.
3. Publication of research findings for different stakeholders including researchers, policymakers, and teachers.

Requirements:

• Master's degree preferably in Education or related fields, with a focus on Mathematics and/or Mathematics Education.
• Experience with teaching Mathematics, preferably at a Primary School level.
• Expertise in experimental design and quantitative data analysis.
• Able to structure and manage tasks based on given goals and objectives.
• Candidates with social sciences research experience will be preferred.
• Candidates with experience/interest in Artificial Intelligence in Education will be preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement data collection.
• Conduct data analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conduct literature search and review focused on but not limited to the topics of learning theories, Math Education, and Artificial Intelligence in Education.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Ad hoc research project administrative support.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigator.

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

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

Hiring Institution: NIE