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

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: NIE