Brain-Based Learning Research Assistant

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to join the inter-disciplinary Science of Learning team spanning Psychology and SPMS. You will contribute to brain-based machine-learning models for early identification of mathematical learning difficulties in young learners.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, coordinating neuroimaging studies, developing data analysis pipelines, and preparing progress and policy reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSc in experimental psychology, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, educational neuroscience, NeuroAI, neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, AI in education, deep learning, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to conduct literature reviews and write progress and research reports.
• Knowledge of social science research methodologies; statistical analysis with SPSS, R, Jamovi, and JASP.
• Experience with neuroimaging software such as SPM, AFNI, FSL.
• Coding experience in R, MATLAB, and Python.
• Experience in research project management and data management.

Responsibilities

• Handle grant-related administrative tasks (e.g., prepare and amend ethics documents).
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare progress and policy reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and run neuroimaging studies.
• Develop and/or manage data analysis pipelines.
• Organize regular meetings with project collaborators and stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate progress reports and policy reports for stakeholders.
• Set up research protocols and data analysis pipelines.
• Contribute to multiple research articles and policy/communication papers.
• Support dissemination of findings at conferences.
• Carry any other duties as required by PI and co-PI(s)
• Collect data and work effectively with young children.
• Some working knowledge in deep learning will be beneficial.

Skills

Communication

Statistics

Neuroimaging

R

MATLAB

Python

Project management

Data management

Self-directed

Independent work

Education

BSc

Tools

SPSS

R

Jamovi

JASP

SPM

AFNI

FSL

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to join the inter-disciplinary Science of Learning team spanning Psychology and SPMS. You will contribute to brain-based machine-learning models for early identification of mathematical learning difficulties in young learners.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, coordinating neuroimaging studies, developing data analysis pipelines, and preparing progress and policy reports for stakeholders.