Research Assistant

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Health and Social Sciences division invites applications for a Research Assistant to support the INSPIRE cognitive remediation trial. You will work across five community-based psychiatric rehabilitation centres, conduct outcome measurements, and ensure adherence to governance policies while performing independent tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor with Honours in Psychology or Occupational Therapy, prior cognitive remediation research experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor with Honours in Psychology or Occupational Therapy from a reputable university.
• Experience in mental health research, particularly cognitive remediation.
• Skills in organising research datasets with ability to conduct basic statistical analyses.
• Prior experience administering cognitive assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outcome measurements for study participants.
• Carry out all administrative procedures in line with governance policies.
• Collaborate with five community-based psychiatric centres.
• Work independently and manage study logistics.

Education

Bachelor with Honours in Psychology or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Research Assistant

Posting Start Date: 11/02/2026

Schemes of Service: Research

Division: Health and Social Sciences

Employment Type: Fixed Term

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PSYCHOLOGY/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY) AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

SIT Health and Social Sciences (HSS) is seeking candidates for the position of a Research Assistant for the research study ‘Integrative Neuro-social cognitive Strategy Programme for Instilling REcovery (INSPIRE): a Community-Based Cognitive Remediation Trial”.

This study attempts to investigate the effects of cognitive remediation on neurocognition, social cognition and functional outcomes of persons with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders in the community mental health setting. It will be conducted in five community-based psychiatric rehabilitation centres. The Research Assistant is expected to work closely with colleagues at the five psychiatric rehabilitation centres, conduct outcome measurements and carry out all administrative procedures in accordance with research governance policies. The Research Assistant will also need to be able to work independently.

Applicants Should Possess

• an earned Bachelor with Honours degree in Psychology or Occupational Therapy from a reputable university.
• experience in research work in the field of mental health, particularly in cognitive remediation.
• skills in organising research dataset, with the ability to conduct basic statistical analyses.
• prior experience in administering cognitive assessments.