Education Research Scientist in Learning Sciences

**Office of Education Research, Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP)**

The Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP) under Office of Education Research (OER) of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, encompass 5 programme research areas in:

- Cognitive, Emotional and Social Learning (CESD)
- Lifelong Learning, Cognition and Wellbeing (LLCW)
- Learning Sciences & Innovation (LS&I)
- Schools, Leadership and System Studies (SLSS)
- Teacher Professionalism and Learning (TPAL)

Since 1 April 2008, the Office of Education Research (OER) has led efforts to spearhead programmes grounded in the principles of advancing research, development and innovation at NIE. The Office is committed to providing the resources and support systems - through the governance, monitoring, quality assurance and dissemination of education research - that will produce high-quality education research with impact on policy and practice.

NIE’s research is guided by the Research and Development Framework - a policy-driven, evidence based framework that guides academic and research staff to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Singapore schools and to build on NIE's standing as a leading international research institution.

The Office aims to conduct rigorous, relevant multidisciplinary research and development that inform policy, pedagogy and practice in Singapore and internationally. With a strong focus on advancing knowledge in the 5 priority areas above, the Office provides researchers with valuable research opportunities and platforms to enhance their global academic profile.

**Position Summary**

The Office is looking for an Education Research Scientist to join their research efforts in the priority area of Learning Sciences & Innovation (LS&I).
- Learning sciences theory development and intervention design
- Big data mining for educational context
- Design and development of learning analytics
- Meta-synthesis of innovative practices
- Neuropsychology and cognitive science
- Collaborative discourse analysis
- Artificial intelligence
- Other related areas

In addition, the Office provides Education Research Scientists with valuable research opportunities and the platform to enhance their global academic profile. The Office is dedicated to their interests by providing grant opportunities such as the Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP), a pool of research funds administered by the Office and supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore. Since 1 April 2008, the Office of Education Research (OER) has led efforts to spearhead programmes grounded in the principles of advancing research, development and innovation at NIE. OER is committed to providing the resources and support systems - through the governance, monitoring, quality assurance and dissemination of education research - that will produce high-quality education research with impact on policy and practice.

**Requirements**:

- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (i.e. learning sciences, big data mining, learning analytics, neuropsychology and cognitive science, collaborative discourse analysis, and related areas);
- Preferably with 2 years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent;
- Experience in cutting edge teacher, teaching and learning research and addressing challenges in education;
- Demonstrable track record in the following areas:

- Research leadership in a research group or center
- High quality publications (i.e. quality and impact of academic publisher, citations and ranking of journal publications etc.)
- Writing of or contribution towards research proposals which are submitted for peer-reviewed funding processes
- Independence in research (i.e. senior authorship/sole authorship of high-quality publications and invited presentations at conferences);
- Attainment of funding through a competitive peer-reviewed process;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Experience working with Government stakeholders

**Responsibilities**
- Take a leading role in the further development of research programmes and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding;
- Disseminate the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing;
- Participate fully in the wider research and service activities to OER/NIE;
- Take responsibility for, manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with your programme of research

**Closing Date**

**Other Information**

**Application**
- Resume including a list of your qualifications, publications, grants and leadership experience, previous experience and a brief description of your achievements;
- Research statement indicating your research interests and achievements;
- 1 to 3 of your best publications;
- Name of 3 referees;
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this position (optional);
- Any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications

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