Research Assistant (Science of Learning in Education Centre)

About the role

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is looking for a Research Assistant on a 6-month contract (renewable) at its Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC). The project, the CHARM study, aims to develop learning pedagogy for middle-aged adults based on neuropsychological pedagogy and lifestyle interventions, with two learning packages made up of pre-course, course and post-course components.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, configure and maintain e-learning platforms such as Moodle or WordPress LMS, including installation, plugin setup and course structure.
• 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, and monitor system performance, security and updates.
• Support the delivery of online learning activities and help organise digital learning content and resources.
• Contribute to data extraction, usage tracking and reporting, track platform usage and generate reports and analytics.
• Support research and program activities as assigned by the Principal Investigators and perform other tasks as required by the project team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Education Technology or a related field.
• Prior experience as a platform administrator (Moodle, WordPress LMS, etc.), including managing user accounts, roles, permissions and system configuration.
• Prior experience supporting online or digital learning environments, and working in educational, research or training contexts.
• Experience with basic data handling, analytics or reporting; experience supporting research or educational projects.
• Integration of LMS with xAPI and LRS is preferred.

Desirable: strong interest in educational technology and digital learning innovation, good technical problem-solving, communication and organisational skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team. Applications (internal and external) are made through Workday; only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and the closing date is 14 calendar days after posting.