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Research Fellow, Neuroimaging and Cognition

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The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC), funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in Singapore and coordinated through the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), is a collaboration between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the University of Cambridge. CLIC is a  flagship  programme in the Science of Learning to harness advancements in neuroscience to develop cognitive training programmes for the improvement of lifelong flexible learning, focusing initially on adolescents and young adults, but also envisaging work with infants and older adults. This is a strategic global initiative for the Universities of Cambridge and NTU that brings together multidisciplinary expertise from over 30 investigators in the areas of  Neuroscience, Psychology, Linguistics and Education across the two universities. 

The CLIC program is seeking one full-time Research Fellow (RF) to support research activities on cognitive flexibility and learning, and training-related brain changes among adults and adolescents. Given the highly inter-disciplinary nature of the project, the RF will be expected to take on opportunities for involvement in research activities related to human neuroimaging, language, infant cognition/learning and pedagogy. This RF will be focusing on neuroimaging and cognition. We anticipate the RF to perform within a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment and coordinates well with other teams in the CLIC program. This RF will be co-supervised by Professor Balazs Gulyas and Professor John Suckling with input from Professor Zoe Kourtzi and Professor Annabel Chen.

The responsibilities of the position include:

  • Perform computational modelling and analysis of the neuroimaging and behavioural data from cognitive and related domain tasks
  • Development and implementation of neuroimaging data analyses pipelines
  • Conduct analysis of data and summarise research findings
  • Development and implementation of data transfer and curation protocols
  • Liaise with other workgroups on data management and multi-modal analyses
  • Support and training of research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students
  • Conduct literature reviews for publications and research briefings
  • Author and co-author academic publications (e.g., journal, conference, book)
  • Contribute to the production of research reports
  • Contribute to the dissemination of research findings
  • Perform other research-related tasks as required by the Principal Investigators

Essential requirements:

  • Doctorate (PhD) degree and publication record in experimental psychology, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields
  • Advanced signal processing and programming skills (e.g. with Matlab, Python)
  • Experience with neuroimaging techniques (MRI, EEG and/or TMS).
  • Familiarity with image data analysis tools such as SPM, FSL, AFNI, and/or DSIStudio, etc
  • Experience with statistical packages, especially R and SPSS
  • Good statistical knowledge and skills
  • Good IT skills (i.e.Microsoft Office®)
  • Strong ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience and/or interest in system administration and network infrastructure
  • Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed
  • Prior experience in the following
    • Analyzing large datasets and data management (e.g. REDCap, MySQL)
    • Working with Singaporean organizations / business
    • Academic publication processes and reports

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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