Research Assistant (OR/NBD/JJG3)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,712 - 46,872; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for the Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory to conduct behavioural intervention studies and neurobehavioral assessments. You will collect and process data, operate equipment, and support recruitment and analyses in a sleep and circadian research program.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields, and are prepared for night shifts and flexible hours to support study events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants and work in a team.
• Experience with R or other programming languages preferred but not required.
• Willing to work flexible hours including night shifts to cover study events.

Responsibilities

• Collect and/or process biological specimens and data.
• Operate study equipment and monitor progress of protocols.
• Apply EEG electrodes and administer computer-based neurobehavioral tests to participants.
• Recruit participants and perform data analyses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

R programming

Flexibility (night shifts)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

Research Assistant (OR/NBD/JJG3)

Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders (“NBD”) is focused on understanding the structure and function of the nervous system, and the neural mechanisms underlying human neurological, psychiatric and ophthalmological disorders.

The Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory (CSL) studies the effects of sleep and circadian rhythms on human performance and physiology. Research topics include improving sleep and wellbeing in shift workers and student populations.

The research assistant will carry out research studies on behavioural interventions for improving sleep and cognitive performance. The studies include field- and laboratory methods of measuring sleep and wellbeing.

Technical responsibilities include collecting and/or processing biological specimens, operating study equipment, monitoring progress of research protocols, applying EEG electrodes, and administering computer-based neurobehavioral tests to research participants.

Additional roles include participant recruitment and data analyses.

Job Requirements

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, the life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants, and to work in a team-based setting.
• Strong computer and/or analytical skills. Experience with R or other programming languages is preferred but not required.
• Willing to work flexible hours including night shifts to cover study events.
• Applicant should have an interest in eventually pursuing an advanced degree (e.g. PhD or degree in medicine).

The application should include a CV and a cover letter that describes the applicant’s specific interest in joining the Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory.

Please note that we typically recruit research assistants for a two-year commitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.