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

About this role

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