Research Assistant/Associate, Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence [LKCMedicine]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to contribute to interdisciplinary neuroscience and AI research. The role welcomes candidates with an interest in neural data, computational methods, and experimental work.

Responsibilities include collecting and analysing data, documenting workflows, contributing to presentations and publications, and participating in lab meetings. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience or interest in neuroscience, AI, machine learning, data analysis or experimental research.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse research data.
• Develop and document experimental and/or computational workflows.
• Contribute to presentations, grants and publications.
• Participate in lab meetings and collaborative research.

Skills

Neuroscience

AI / ML

Data analysis

Communication

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Programming

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 Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence Research (Nair) group at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU, is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

The role is open to experimental and computational candidates, including those who wish to contribute through combined approaches to neural and behavioural data.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse research data
• Develop and document experimental and/or computational workflows
• Contribute to presentations, grants and publications
• Participate in lab meetings and collaborative research

Key Competencies and Requirements

• Bachelor’s (Research Assistant) or Master’s (Research Associate) degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience or strong interest in neuroscience, AI, machine learning, data analysis or experimental research
• Programming and quantitative skills are desirable
• Good written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome

Hiring Institution

LKC A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world‑class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark‑certified (equivalent to LEED‑certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech‑enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg