Research Fellow – AI in Education (Science of Learning Centre)

About the role

The National Institute of Education is seeking a part‑time Research Fellow to join the Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC) for a nine‑month fixed‑term contract. The role focuses on advancing research on artificial intelligence applications in education and learning analytics, supporting the centre’s portfolio of grant‑funded projects.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing AI‑driven education research projects and learning‑analytics studies.
• Carry out data collection, cleaning, management and statistical analysis using appropriate research tools.
• Support the preparation of research proposals, ethics applications, literature reviews and grant submissions.
• Draft research reports, presentations, publications and other dissemination materials.
• Maintain project documentation, databases and monitor progress against timelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, research participants and collaborators.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, procurement and compliance reporting.
• Contribute to dissemination activities including conferences, workshops and stakeholder engagement events.

Required profile

• PhD in Education, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science, Social Sciences or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in academic research, preferably in AI, education technology or learning analytics.
• Strong written communication skills for literature reviews, reports and grant writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Required skills