Research Assistant

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Southwest; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university's BRAIN Lab as a Research Assistant to contribute to innovative research aimed at enhancing coping strategies for families in Singapore. Engage in hands-on research under mentorship, supporting the development of a mobile application designed to empower parents and children facing stress. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in community resilience and well-being.

Qualifications

• Passion for neuroscience, psychology, and mental health.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting neuroscientific research, including data collection and analysis.
• Supporting development and testing of the mobile application prototype.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Short Description

Join Our Team: Research Assistant Opportunity at SUSS’s BRAIN Lab

About the Project:
A/P Atiqah Azhari, Associate Professor at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), leads a transformative research project titled "Building Resilience in Singaporean Families through App-Based Acquisition of Coping Strategies." This innovative project combines neuroscientific research and cutting-edge technology to explore and enhance coping mechanisms among parents and children facing everyday stressors.

Project Goals:

• Investigate neuroscientific mechanisms underlying dyadic coping and stress management within parent-child relationships.
• Develop a scientifically-backed micro-learning mobile application designed to equip parents with practical, evidence-based coping strategies.
• Contribute meaningful insights aimed at strengthening family resilience and addressing broader mental health needs in Singapore.

Job Description

About the Role:
Dr. Azhari’s BRAIN Lab seeks motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistants to actively contribute to this pioneering research.

Successful candidates will engage in:

• Conducting neuroscientific research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation related to stress and coping.
• Supporting the development and testing of the mobile application prototype.
• Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to drive impactful outcomes that support family well-being.

Job Requirements

Who Should Apply:
Candidates passionate about neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and technology-driven interventions are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants possess strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a keen interest in making a tangible difference in community resilience and well-being.

Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on research experience under the mentorship of A/P Azhari, an esteemed SSHR Fellow and research leader.
• Engage in innovative research with direct real-world impact.
• Collaborate in a vibrant academic environment at SUSS, known for excellence in applied research and societal contributions.

Become part of a dedicated team working to empower Singaporean families through research-driven innovation.

Applications should be made to:
Dr. Atiqah Azhari (email: [e-mail]) at SUSS School of Behavioural Sciences, Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494

Apply now and help shape the future of resilience and mental wellness in Singapore!