Overview

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world's top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore's teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives.

An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.

The (SoLEC) is a dynamic young research center with the ambition to become an international leader in Science of Learning in Education. Hosted at the National Institute of Education (NIE), SoLEC advances cutting- edge research by integrating insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, physiology, education, technology and AI in Education.

We are seeking outstanding candidates whose expertise lies at the intersection of these fields, with a proven track record in multi-disciplinary research.

Candidates with appropriate qualifications and relevant research experience are encouraged to apply. We invite applications for the position of Education Research Scientist to join SoLEC.

Requirements

PhD in relevant discipline (e.g. Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Science, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology or a closely related field)
Minimum 2 years of post-PhD experience
Ability to lead and collaborate within research teams
Strong track record in the following areas:
- Publishing in high quality, peer-reviewed journals
- Securing competitive, peer-reviewed research funding
- Conducting independent, innovative research
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (spoken and written English).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Design and implement SoLEC's research programmes in collaboration with colleagues
Lead the development of research projects and secure external funding opportunities
Publish internationally in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate impactful findings
Translate research into practice and policy impact within education systems
Manage administrative and programme‑related tasks to ensure smooth operations
Contribute to strategic research initiatives of SoLEC, OfR, and NIE
Participate actively in the wider research and service community of NIE.

Application

Interested applicants should complete and submit the following documents:

Cover letter addressing how you meet each of the requirements of this position
Curriculum vitae (including qualification, publications, records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable)
Research statement indicating your research areas and accomplishments, highlight best research papers with Tier 1 publications, and research plans
Any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2026.

Other Information

More information on SoLEC can be found at .

Queries regarding the position should be directed to .

Hiring Institution: NIE

Education Research Scientist in Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC) [NIE]