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Research Assistant (Science of Learning in Education Centre) [NIE]
Nanyang Technological University
Research Assistant (Science of Learning in Education Centre) [NIE]
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Administer and maintain e-learning platforms for the CHARM study, including installation, configuration, plugins, course structures, user support, integrations, security, updates, and troubleshooting. Track platform usage, extract data, prepare reports and analytics, organize digital learning resources, support online learning activities, and assist with research and program operations.
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 supporting online 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
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 date of posting.
Hiring Institution: NIENanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
Singapore, Singapore
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