Research Associate (Learning Sciences & Assessment Department)[NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of a full-time Research Associate on a 7-month contract at the Learning Sciences and Assessment Department.

Project Title: Empowering Students through Learning Analytics: The Role of Visualization Design

Project Introduction: Join a project exploring how learning analytics tools like dashboards influence student decision-making and self-regulation. We aim to identify key design features (e.g., data metrics, prompts) and evaluate their impact on student outcomes such as motivation and emotion. The project involves a literature review and experimental study to uncover effective design elements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Data Science, Learning Analytics, Educational Psychology)
• Have experience in educational research; is familiar with survey administration and data analysis
• Demonstrate ability to propose, design, and implement appropriate research instruments
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to set priorities
  
  

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on the design of learning analytics visualizations.
• Develop and administer surveys.
• Help recruit participants by communicating with teachers and students.
• Analyze data from experiments and surveys.
• Assist in preparing project progress and final reports.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
  
  

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