Full Time Research Assistant (Dept of Psychological Medicine) Jobs, in National University Of Singapore Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

Job Description

The Research Assistant (RA) will work on research projects under Dr Cyrus Ho from the Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.

A key project that the RA may be involved in is the CHIMES Study, which aims to establish a depression cohort with a one-year follow-up to investigate the neural basis of emotional dysregulation. The study involves multimodal brain imaging techniques, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

The RA will also have opportunities to contribute to other ongoing research projects in areas such as mood disorders, neuroscience, cognitive ageing, and psychosocial research.

The RA may be involved in one or more projects depending on research needs.

Job Scope

• Plan and coordinate the research project(s).
• Assist in subject recruitment, accompany subjects for fMRI scans and perform portable fNIRS scans on subjects. Carry out groundwork for research activities.
• Analyse the study data
• Prepare manuscripts for publication
• Work on additional projects as requested by Dr Cyrus Ho

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Psychology, or another relevant field
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills
• Willing to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Learn how to do image processing and analysis of fMRI and fNIRS data with guidance
• Knowledge and application of statistics and biostatistics; able to analyse data using software such as SPSS.
• Knowledge of machine-learning techniques and past manuscript writing is a bonus.

Salary and Remuneration

The contract is for at least one year with the chance of extension. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits will be provided in alignment with NUS policies.

Contact Person

Applicants are to send a cover letter and CV to Dr Cyrus Ho at ************* Short-listed candidates will be contacted as soon as possible for an interview.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Psychological Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 28073