Research Fellow (OR/NBD/JJG1)

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute for Brain and Behavioural Health invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow. The successful candidate will lead studies on sleep and behavioural health in student populations, using surveys, wearables, and lab assessments of cognition, mood, and melatonin.

You will manage projects, assist in co-designing studies, analyse behavioural datasets, and help prepare reports and manuscripts, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology, neuroscience, the biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong track record of leading and publishing human research studies in psychology and/or medical sciences.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with participants and work in a team-based setting.
• Strong computer/analytical skills; experience with R or similar programming languages preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours to cover research study events.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies on sleep and behavioural health in student populations.
• Design studies, collect field data, and conduct cognitive, mood, and melatonin assessments.
• Project management and coordination within the lab and with collaborators.
• Analyse behavioural datasets and contribute to reports and manuscripts.
• Prepare and present findings to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Research leadership

Publish in journals

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

R programming

Education

PhD in psychology/neuroscience/biomedical sciences

Tools

R

Python

Job description

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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

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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 study, 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.

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

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