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Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

Research Officer, Assessment Research- 2 Year Contract

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

Permanent/ContractClosed

What you will be working on

Successful applicant will play an active role in researching educational measurement and assessment issues, as well as developing assessment services and products that are fit for purpose, educationally sound, and positively transforming for stakeholders. The key responsibilities include: • Conduct research studies which focus on harnessing technology to assess complex competencies for 21st Century education • Apply statistical techniques to support assessment-related analysis • Provide project management and consultancy services for assessment projects

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Mathematics and/or statistics-related field • Candidates with 0 to 3 years of working experience can be considered • Experience in research studies, educational measurements and/or data analytics (e.g. machine learning & data mining) • Experience in the education sector will be an advantage • Proficient in the use of statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, RUMM2020, R-Programming) • Experience in the use of coding applications (such as Visual Studio) with C/C#/C++, Visual Basic or Java Programming, will be useful • Adaptable, meticulous individual with excellent analytical skills • Able to communicate complex concepts in applied and practical manner to get buy-in from stakeholder groups • Enjoy working in teams in a dynamic and creative work environment

About Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) is a statutory board with the mission to provide quality educational assessment and research services to our clients in Singapore and other parts of the world. We are looking for team players who enjoy working in a dynamic and creative work environment. We invite you to join our team for a rewarding and challenging career.