Research Fellow (OR/NBD/JJG1)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance sleep and behavioural health studies in student populations. The role emphasizes project management, co-design of studies, data analysis, and reporting.

The successful candidate will lead research initiatives within the SingHealth Duke-NUS IBBH, publish findings, and collaborate across clinical and academic teams. A PhD and strong publication record are essential; flexibility to cover study events is

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or related discipline.
• Strong track record of leading and publishing human research studies.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Solid computer/analytical skills.
• Experience with R or other programming languages preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours to cover research study events.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies on sleep and behavioural health in student populations.
• Manage projects, co-design studies, and analyze behavioural datasets.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts of findings.
• Analyse behavioural datasets and prepare reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

R

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

R

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (OR/NBD/JJG1)

University-Level Unit: Duke-NUS Medical School

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Outram Campus

Posting Start Date: 11/09/2026

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 postdoctoral research fellow will lead studies on sleep and behavioural health in student populations. Study methods include surveys, collection of field data using wearables, and laboratory assessments of cognition, mood, and melatonin. Responsibilities include project management, co‑designing studies, analysing behavioural datasets, and preparing reports and manuscripts.

Job Requirements

• PhD in psychology, neuroscience, the biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Have a strong track record of leading and publishing human research studies in psychology and/or the medical sciences.
• 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.

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