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Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

Career Opportunities

Discover available openings at SEAB.

Last updated 31 August 2026

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) is a statutory board with the mission to provide quality educational assessment and research services to our customers in Singapore, and other parts of the world. We invite you to join our team for a rewarding and challenging career.

In 2026, we have been recognised among Singapore's Top 300 Employers in the inaugural 2025 Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) – reflecting SEAB’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful career pathways, fostering inclusive growth, and investing in our people's potential. Find out more on the SOI website (opens in new tab).

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We invite you to join our team for a rewarding and challenging career.

Please see the career opportunities available at SEAB below. You may also refer to Careers@Gov (opens in new tab)for further information.

Research Officer, Assessment Research - 2 Year Contract

Job Responsibilities

Successful applicant will play an active role in conducting research on educational measurement and assessment issues. The incumbent is also expected to develop 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


Job Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Mathematics and/or statistics-related field, with at least 3 years of experience in research studies, educational measurements and/or data analytics (e.g. machine learning & data mining)

  • Proficient in the use of statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, RUMM2020, R-Programming, etc.)

  • Experience in the use of coding applications (such as Visual Studio) with C/C#/C++, Visual Basic or Java Programming, will be useful

  • Experience in the education sector will be an advantage

  • Adaptable, meticulous individual with excellent analytical skills

  • Able to communicate complex concepts in an applied and practical manner to get buy-in from the stakeholders

  • Enjoy working in teams in a dynamic and innovative work environment

Application Procedure

If you are interested in any of the above position, please submit your application with your educational certificates to Careers@Gov (opens in new tab).