EdTech Researcher at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EdTech Researcher

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Job Schedule: Contract

Role Overview

• The EdTech Researcher is responsible for conducting comprehensive research on education technology products of companies in our portfolio Sub-Saharan EdTech Fund (SEF) Venture Studio), evaluating their impact on learning outcomes, and providing insights to inform the development and effective adoption of educational technology solutions.
• The role involves collaborating with edtech startups in our portfolio as well as stakeholders such as students, educators, parents, schools, government ministries/agencies of education etc to enhance the integration of technology in education.

Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on emerging educational technologies, trends, and innovations.
• Analyze the effectiveness of edtech products in our portfolio and their use cases
• Evaluate and compare different technologies to determine their impact on learning outcomes.
• Review existing research, studies, and literature related to educational technology.
• Synthesize findings and identify gaps in current research that need to be addressed.

Data Collection and Evaluation:

• Design and implement research studies, surveys, and experiments to gather data on design and adoption of edtech solutions in our portfolio.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess the performance and impact on learning outcomes of these edtech solutions.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and summaries of findings for stakeholders.
• Document methodologies, results, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Conduct workshops and presentations on research findings and best practices.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with educators, instructional designers, and technology developers to understand their needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners on joint research projects.

Innovation:

• Identify opportunities for new technologies and innovations in education.
• Provide recommendations for the development and implementation of new tools and solutions

Qualifications
Educational Background:

• A Degree in Education, Educational Technology, Research, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in educational research or technology is preferred.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong ability to design and conduct research studies, including qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong analytical thinking to assess data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach research questions from multiple perspectives.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools, platforms, and software.
• Proficiency in using research and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python).

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing research reports, presentations, and summaries.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Collaboration:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with educators, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in collaborative research and project management.

Project Management:

• Ability to manage multiple research projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to handle data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online