Research Assistant/Associate

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dementia Research Centre at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for a research-focused role coordinating neuropsychological assessments and data work. You will administer tests, maintain data integrity, and support collaborations with internal teams and external partners in a dynamic research environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s in a relevant field, with strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in SPSS/R and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Excellent English communication; Mandarin/dialect skills are a strong advantage for participant-facing work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardised neuropsychological and cognitive assessments per study protocols.
• Rate, score, quality-check, and document assessments with high data integrity.
• Maintain assessment materials and version-controlled documentation.
• Interact with older adults to ensure comfort and high-quality data collection.
• Assist in training junior staff on standardized testing procedures.
• Perform accurate data entry, cleaning, and database maintenance.
• Support reporting of study progress (recruitment tracking, milestones).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners; assist with documentation and data sharing.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare material for presentations or publications.
• Assist in planning/executing research studies or clinical trials; conduct basic statistics (descriptives, correlations, regressions).
• Prepare figures/tables/plots for reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Independent work

Clinical/healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Social Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

SPSS

R

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) (DRCS) conducts human research in neuropsychology, neuroimaging and biomarkers to advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and related conditions, and integrates digital platforms and artificial intelligence in translational research for cognitive disorders. The Centre offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, access to state-of-the-art core facilities, and valuable opportunities for hands-on experience in dementia research. Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position focuses on research assessment delivery and study coordination

For more details, please view : https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/drcs and https://www.drcs.sg/

Key Responsibilities:

Neuropsychological Assessments

• Administer standardised neuropsychological and cognitive assessment batteries to research participants in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.
• Rate, score, quality-check, and document all assessments accurately and consistently to ensure high data integrity.
• Maintain assessment materials, testing environment, and version control of all study documentation.
• Interact confidently and compassionately with research participants, particularly older adults, to ensure comfort, engagement, and high-quality data collection during assessments.
• Assist in training and guiding junior research staff or student assistants on standardised testing procedures and research protocols when required.

Research Coordination and Data Work

• Perform accurate data entry, cleaning, and database maintenance (e.g., Excel and other research databases), ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to reporting of study progress (e.g., recruitment tracking, assessment completion rates, and milestone reporting).
• Support collaborative research projects with internal teams and external partners, assisting with coordination, documentation, and data sharing processes.
• Conduct literature reviews, background research, and preparation of materials for research/conference presentations, grant applications, or publications when required.
• Assist in the planning and execution of research studies or clinical trials
• Conduct basic and intermediate statistical analysis where applicable (e.g., collating descriptive neuropsychological assessment results and cognitive domain evaluation outcomes together with correlations, regressions and other statistically relevant models)
• Prepare figures, tables, and plots to visualise findings for research reports, internal/external presentations and manuscripts.

Requirements:

Essential qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

Essential skills and experience

• Comfortable working with older adults and/or clinical populations (experience in healthcare, research, or community settings is an advantage).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized protocols.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (English required; Mandarin/dialect proficiency is a strong advantage for participant-facing work).
• Competent in Microsoft office and statistical software (Eg.SPSS, R) ; able to manage data carefully and confidentially.
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with investigators and study team members.

Preferred (on the job training can be provided)

• Experience administering cognitive screens or structured assessments (e.g., MMSE, MoCA, CDR) or similar research testing.
• Familiarity with research documentation, informed consent processes, and ethics applications and requirements.
• Experience with database management and statistical knowledge.
• Prior publication in peer-reviewed journals is an advantage
• Phlebotomy skills are a bonus.