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Research Engineer (Using a Sandbox Game for Introductory Programming in Higher Education) (OD)

Published: 14 May 2025
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Research Engineer (Using a Sandbox Game for Introductory Programming in Higher Education) (OD)

Job no: 498930
Department: SIT Teaching & Learning Academy
Contract type: Contract
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As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

The Research Engineer will support the implementation of a MOE-funded study investigating the use of a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) game, Space Engineers, in enhancing programming education through digital game-based learning (DGBL). This role contributes directly to the project’s goals by modifying the game to suit educational objectives, developing learning scenarios, supporting data collection and analysis, and disseminating research outcomes to advance technology-enhanced pedagogy in higher education. This is a 2-year funded part-time position (3 days work) (preferred)

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