Research Fellow - Neuropsych (Pharmacology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Pharmacology) seeks a Research Fellow in Neuropsychology to lead cognition research, conduct data analyses, and prepare manuscripts and grant proposals. Based at Kent Ridge Campus, you will supervise junior staff and contribute to study conduct and neuropsychological assessments.

The role offers extensive training in research design, data analysis, and scientific writing, with opportunities to collaborate on clinical trials and

Qualifications

• PhD in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, epidemiology or related field; or MD with relevant geriatrics/neurology/psychiatry experience.
• Experience administering neuropsychological assessments and clinical interviews in research/clinical settings.
• Strong publication record, preferably on cognitive impairment or dementia biomarkers.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic research on cognition in observational and clinical cohorts.
• Supervise research assistants/associates.
• Validate cognitive instruments for the local population.
• Provide cognitive rating services for trials and collaborations.
• Develop culturally sensitive interventions and protocols.

Skills

Supervision

Data analysis

Clinical interviews

Neuropsychological assessments

Education

PhD in cognitive psychology

Job description

Research Fellow - Neuropsych (Pharmacology)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Pharmacology

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On: 28/07/2026

Job Description

To lead academic research on cognition in study cohorts, conduct data analysis and write scientific manuscripts and grant applications.

To provide supervision to junior staff in academic and non-academic duties. Additional duties include administration and neuropsychological assessments.

Candidates will gain extensive training and exposure to research skills (study conduct / planning, data analysis, and scientific writing) as well as supervision skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead academic research on cognition and its determinants in Memory Aging & Cognition Centre observational and clinical trial cohorts
• Provide supervision to research assistants / research associates
• Validate cognitive rating instruments in the Singaporean population.
• Provide cognitive rating services for clinical trials and collaborative projects.
• Work with investigators to develop culturally sensitive cognitive interventions, and thereafter provide interventions as a service for clinical trials.
• Provide neuropsychological and neurobehavioural assessments for mood, anxiety, stress, resilience, personality traits, behavior / habits, and emotional and social intelligence.
• Provide expertise to work with users on design of consent forms, case report forms and protocols.
• Provide training for Neurocognition core users (seminars, workshops and tutorials) and to train junior staff to provide rating services for clinical trials.

Qualifications

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Research Fellow--PhD in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, epidemiology or other relevant subjects; or MD with relevant experience in Geriatrics, Neurology or Psychiatry.
• Previous working experience in clinical/research settings administering neuropsychological assessments and clinical interviews;
• An excellent track record of scientific publications and achievements, preferably in biomarkers of cognitive impairment and dementia (neuropsychology, imaging, fluid)

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