Research Fellow (Learning Sciences and Assessment department) [NIE]
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Job Summary
Project Title:
The Impacts of Generative AI on Creativity Decision-Making Performance and Agency: HumanAI Collaboration in Problem-Solving and Artefact Design
Project Introduction: We are looking for a Research Fellow with a strong foundation in AI for education Human-AI collaboration and Large Language Models (LLMs) to contribute to an ongoing project The Impacts of Generative AI on Creativity Decision-Making Performance and Agency: HumanAI Collaboration in Problem-Solving and Artefact Design. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in refining an LLM-based chatbot to align it with computational thinking and AI learning objectives handling and coordinating large-scale data collection analysing data around human-AI collaboration students decision-making creativity agency learning performance and publish the results in high-impact journals and present at international conferences. The candidate will collaborate closely with a team of researchers including learning scientists AI experts and instructors. Candidates with the potential to design and implement experiments related to these topics independently will be preferred.
Requirements:
PhD degree in learning sciences educational technology human-computer interaction (HCI) information technology AI or relevant fields.
Prior experience and proficiency in educational data mining and AI for education with the ability to handle a large amount of data.
Prior experience working with LLMs including programming fine-tuning evaluating and benchmarking.
Demonstrate skills in quantitative research methods statistical analysis and computational techniques; proficiency in programming languages such as Python statistical software such as R and basic AI/ML development
Independent highly analytical proactive and a team player
Possess strong verbal written communication and collaboration skills
Ability to initiate collaborative research in a multidisciplinary team
Proven track record with publications in reputable education AI or HCI journals or conference proceedings; preferably publications related to human-AI collaboration game-based learning problem-solving learning analytics or AI ethics
Responsibilities:
Conduct independent and collaborative research
Design develop and implement 3D Maze chatbot features including maze-solving and maze-design tasks prompts and scaffolds
Contribute to ongoing research project including data collection and data analysis
Work closely with and provide guidance to interns and part-time research assistants.
Publish high-impact conference and journal articles to disseminate the projects findings
Assist with grant proposal writing
Any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
Application
Applicants (external and internal) will apply via submit a single PDF file containing the following materials: a cover letter curriculum vitae research statement and two representative publications. Please upload this combined file as part of your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified .
Closing Date
Closing date for advertisements will be set to 30 calendar days from date of posting.
Hiring Institution: NIE
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
