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 a university of good standing for a Research Assistant Position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise and work closely with stakeholders from external institutions (including schools) and project collaborators.

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare research progress reports.

• Day to day coordination of funded projects.

• Preparation of ethics documents to Institutional Review Board.

• Participant recruitment.

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

• Perform research-related administrative work, such as purchase of material/equipment for research.

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

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

• Carry any other duties as required by Principal Investigator.

Job Requirements:

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

• Experience with cognitive/neuropsychological assessment with children and neuroimaging techniques such as fNIRS and/or fMRI is preferred.

• Possess excellent oral and written 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.

• Willing to travel to school sites for data collection.

• Willing to work on weekends (with off-in-lieu) when needed

• 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