ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)
The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.
NIE invites applications for the position of Project Officer in the Office for Research (OfR). This is a contract post till 29 March 2027.
Responsibilities
The Project Officer will manage the day-to-day operations of the project, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at developing an AI-supported peer feedback system to improve students’ feedback literacy and higher-order thinking. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the development and implementation of the system prototype, ensuring that both technical and pedagogical standards are met.
- Managing system design tasks and coordinating with developers to ensure timely delivery of key project components.
- Conducting rigorous evaluations of the system's effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and testing of the prototype in real-world educational settings.
- Managing and coordinating data collection processes, including setting up and maintaining the system for efficient data capture and analysis.
- Preparing reports, and presentations to disseminate findings to various stakeholders.
- Supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators in ensuring smooth project operations and timelines.
- Coordinating with external stakeholders and partners as required.
Requirements
- A University degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Good knowledge in AI in education, feedback literacy, and technology-enhanced learning is essential.
- Experience managing educational projects and/or system development prototypes is an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in data collection and educational evaluation techniques.
- Proficiency in emerging technologies (e.g., ChatGPT).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate within a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Closing Date
The closing date of the advertisement is 28 October 2026. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other Information
NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.
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