Research Assistant (Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience)

The Centre for Research and Development in Learning at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (CRADLE@NTU ) seeks applicants with a Bachelors (Honours) degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or related field from University of good standing for a Research Assistant Position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise and work closely with stakeholders from external institutions to identify and project collaborators.

• Conduct literature reviews and preparing research progress reports

• Day to day coordination of funded projects.

• Preparation of ethics documents to institutional review boards.

• Participant recruitment.

• Data collection using psychological and neuroimaging techniques, such as cognitive testing, MRI and fNIRS

• Perform research-related administrative work, e.g. purchase of material/equipment for research

• To manage day to day operations and meticulous record keeping of the research project.

• Systems administration, including maintenance of network servers and data security.

• To carry any other duties as required by Principal Investigator

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors (Honours) degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or related field from University of good standing

• Experience with cognitive assessment with children and neuroimaging techniques such as: fMRI and/or functional near-infrared spectroscopy is preferred

• Possess excellent communication skills with a good command of the English language to perform literature reviews, prepare research progress reports and create visual infographics for presentations

• Able to work independently

• Good project coordination and administration skills, including data management and storage

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines

• Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU