Research Fellow, Systems Neuroscience & Imaging

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, is seeking a Research Fellow to investigate brain mechanisms underlying executive function and its aging-related changes using mice. The role focuses on integrating neurophysiology, imaging and data analysis in a collaborative environment.

The candidate should have a PhD in systems neuroscience, strong English communication skills, and experience with in vivo experiments and programming (MATLAB/Python/R).

Qualifications

• PhD in systems neuroscience or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of independent research problem-solving and willingness to undergo training in advanced imaging platforms.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English to author research manuscripts for international peer-reviewed journals and collaborate internationally.
• Programming and data analysis skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R).
• Prior experience in in-vivo neuroscience experiments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a research project that integrates neuroscience technologies, including neurophysiological measurements and manipulations in behaving mice, and data analyses.
• Author research manuscripts for international peer-reviewed journals and collaborate with international research partners.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

R

Neuroscience data analysis

In vivo neuroscience

Education

PhD in systems neuroscience or related field

Tools

Calcium imaging

Optogenetics

Electrophysiology

Job description

Nanyang Technological University, at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, is seeking a Research Fellow to investigate brain mechanisms underlying executive function and its aging-related changes using mice. The role focuses on integrating neurophysiology, imaging and data analysis in a collaborative environment.

The candidate should have a PhD in systems neuroscience, strong English communication skills, and experience with in vivo experiments and programming (MATLAB/Python/R).