Research Assistant, Centre for Sleep and Cognition

Job Description

The Centre for Sleep and Cognition is a dynamic and multidisciplinary research team that studies the effects of sleep and sleep deprivation on cognition. We utilize a variety of wearable-based devices, smartphones, questionnaires and computer-based behavioral tests to collect large-scale, multi-sensor data streams. The research assistant will join a dynamic and multidisciplinary team conducting translational research with important implications for health and wellness.

Responsibilities include:

Participant recruitment and briefing, Project administration, Data collection, monitoring and analysis. Data collection may involve occasional evening and weekend shifts.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.cogneuro-lab.org/

Please note that we minimally require a two-year commitment; this may be extended depending on project needs and performance of the candidate.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with research participants.
• Able to work as part of a team, multi-task and pay attention to detail.
• Relevant research experience, knowledge of statistics, and familiarity with programming languages (e.g. R/Python/Matlab/SQL) are highly desirable.
• Prior experience or interest in the use of consumer wearables to transform health and wellness is a plus, but candidates with no experience are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Candidates should send their resume/curriculum vitae to Dr. Ju Lynn Ong at julynn.ong@nus.edu.sg

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Dean's Office (Medicine)
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 20031