Research Assistant (Psychology/Neuroscience/Medical Sciences)

Nanyang Technological University is seeking a Research Assistant in Psychology/Neuroscience/Medical Sciences to support a project on mid-life psychological factors and neurocognitive health. Responsibilities include project management, literature review, and data collection. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, experience in research, and strong interpersonal skills. The position is based in Singapore and involves working with undergraduate assistants and collaborators.
The Psychology Programme in the School of Social Sciences (SSS) is looking for a Research Assistant to support a research project funded by the Singapore Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC). This project seeks to understand how mid-life psychological and social risk factors are associated with neuroimaging and neuropsychological measures of the brain and longitudinal cognitive health. It also aims to ascertain the role of familial relationships as a buffering factor against age-related neurocognitive decline. The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant will be to assist the PI with research project management, literature review, data collection, and all relevant research-related matters in the lab. Key Responsibilities Responsible for research project administrative oversight, managing undergraduate student assistants, and liaising with collaborators to ensure adequate progression of the project. Anticipate and provide pro-active solutions for any problems that may arise. Responsible for overall research project administration and management. Job Requirements A bachelor’s degree in psychology, Neuroscience, Medical Sciences or related fields Be highly conscientious, responsible, disciplined, and methodical with high standards Experience with conducting psychological/health related research A proactive team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience in research project management and administration Experience with human neuroimaging and neuropsychological data Experience in working with older adults Strong desire to pursue a graduate research degree in the future We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive