Sleep & Brain Health Research Assistant

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

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.