Senior Research Assistant (Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning)[NIE] Full-time NEW

Senior Research Assistant

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Senior Research Assistant on a 20-month contract at the Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning.

Project Title: Artificial Intelligence in Academic Speaking: A Synthesis of Recent Research [RS 2/25 CYL]

Project Introduction: This project will examine the following aspects of AI in academic speaking research:

• Theoretical frameworks underpinning AI in academic speaking research studies
• Methodological design features and variables (e.g., learner/user, technology, and other variables influencing the implementation)
• Outcomes of the application of AI in academic speaking (e.g., improvement in speaking quality, assessment in learning, and assessment for learning)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in applied linguistics, psychology, education, learning sciences and technologies, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SPSS and Nvivo.
• Experienced in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and writing research papers.
• Proficiency in English language writing skills.
• Possess excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, work independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrate proactivity, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist in collecting data through surveys and interviews.
• Assist in the coding and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist in writing of research reports and papers for publication.
• Perform other 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