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Research Associate, Working Adults 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 Research Associate (RA). The RA will support research activities focusing on the professional, social and societal factors that influence cognitive flexibility and learning among young and older adults, including professionals or entrepreneurs. This project will examine how factors such as social attitudes and relationships, language environment, and cooperative/competitive mindsets contribute to cognitive flexibility and learning. Given the highly inter-disciplinary nature of the project, the RA will likely be involved in research activities related to human neuroimaging, language, infant cognition/learning or pedagogy.

The responsibilities of the position include:

  • Participants recruitment, participant handling
  • Manage research data and maintain research records
  • Inform study design and collect primary data
  • Responsible for data coding and entry
  • Conduct analysis of data and summarise research findings
  • Conduct literature reviews for publications and research briefings
  • Assist with preparing academic publications (e.g. journal, conference, book)
  • Contribute to the production of research reports
  • Contribute to the dissemination of research findings
  • Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigators

Essential requirements:

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience (Basic, Cognitive or Computational), Economics, Linguistics, Business or related disciplines
  • Good knowledge of statistics and statistical packages, especially R and SPSS
  • Prior experience in conducting, collecting data for and analysing surveys, psychological testing (computerised), behavioural testing and cognitive experiments
  • Experience in producing reports
  • Good IT skills (Office®)
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines

Preferred requirements:

  • Background in factor analytics methods
  • Training / research experience in experimental, cognitive, or  social psychology, psycholinguistics or behavioral economics
  • Research experience / data collection in Singapore is preferred (though not necessary)
  • Experience in collecting data from professionals / entrepreneurs
  • Preference for working collaboratively in teams
  • Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed
  • Experience in acquiring brain imaging data (Optional)
  • Prior experience with the following:
    • Interdisciplinary work and teams
    • 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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