Research Assistant (OR/NBD/JJG4)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore hosts the SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute for Brain and Behavioural Health (IBBH) at the CSL, where a Research Assistant will contribute to sleep and mental health research. Responsibilities include conducting field and lab studies in student populations, collecting and processing specimens, and administering computer-based tests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexible scheduling to cover study events, and potential for pursuing advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Analytical and computer skills for data processing and analysis.
• Experience with R or programming languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field- and laboratory studies in student populations.
• Collect and/or process biological specimens and operate study equipment.
• Monitor progress of research protocols and administer computer-based neurobehavioral tests.
• Assist with participant recruitment and data analyses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, or related discipline

Tools

R

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute for Brain and Behavioural Health (IBBH) focuses on translational mental health research. The IBBH seeks to understand, prevent, and address mental health challenges over the life course.

The Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory (CSL) at Duke-NUS Medical School studies biological, behavioural, and societal dimensions of sleep and mental health. Research topics include identifying the drivers and consequences of sleep problems during adolescence, and testing interventions for improving cognitive performance and mental well-being. The research assistant will carry out field- and laboratory studies in student populations. Technical responsibilities include collecting and/or processing biological specimens, operating study equipment, monitoring progress of research protocols, and administering computer-based neurobehavioral tests to research participants. Additional roles include participant recruitment and data analyses.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, or related discipline.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants, and to work in a team-based setting.
• Have strong computer and/or analytical skills.
• Prior experience with R or other programming languages is preferred but not required.
• Able to work flexible hours to cover research study events.
• Have an interest in pursuing an advanced degree (e.g. PhD or degree in medicine).

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