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Research Assistant (Psychology/Neuroscience/Medical Sciences)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • NTU Main Campus, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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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