Research Fellow (Psychology, Neuroscience)
Research Fellow (Psychology, Neuroscience)
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The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research (EMPOWER) Centre is a University Research Institute whose mission is to maximise every childs mental and emotional capital by uplifting neurodevelopmentaltrajectories during early sensitive periods through interdisciplinary discovery science and translational technologies. The Centre has 3 major activities and thrusts:
1) Core Discovery Research Empowering Science: Basic neuroscience research and advanced computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential developmental trajectories and risk and resilience factors;
2) Translation to Clinic & Pedagogy Empowering Practitioners: Developing precision assessment and intervention tools to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical education and community settings;
3) Translation to Real-World Technologies Empowering Families: Creating scalable solutions and real-world technologies for parents to enhance their childs mental and cognitive wellbeing at home;
We are looking for an experienced full-time Research Fellow to work closely with a team of researchers led by PI - Professor Victoria Leong and to drive and fulfill research deliverables and milestones within a tight timeline.
The candidate is expected to render strong research support to the Centres Director Professor Victoria Leong and collabortors on basic and translational projects with a focus on early childhood development. Experience with coordinating complex / multi-stakeholder research projects (on an international level) is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead data collection efforts for research studies to be conducted in Singapore
Lead data analysis in selected core sociometrics domains and work closely with the computational modelling team
Work closely with PI and administrative team to render strong administrative support and to ensure timely scientific and financial reporting to the funder
Track and report on project deliverables deliverables and milestones including pro-active and effective trouble-shooting for issue/s that may arise
Assist in data sharing and compliance with Universitys data management policies ethics and other governance matters.
Job Requirements:
A PhD degree in Psychology Neuroscience or related fields
Experience with project management in a research or commercial context
Strategic planning and financial management skills are preferred
Efficient organized and a good team player
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with international collaborators or partners in a research or commercial context
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Interest and experience in Psychology or Neuroscience research and working with children
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTUEmployment Type
Full-Time
