Research Associate - Dementia Research Centre

About the role

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) (DRCS) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, runs a multi-institutional dementia programme. It studies Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and related conditions through neuropsychology, neuroimaging and biomarkers, and uses digital platforms and artificial intelligence in translational research. The Research Associate contributes to multi-faceted projects within this programme, working in a neuropsychological, neuroimaging or laboratory-based setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide research support in a neuropsychological, neuroimaging or laboratory-based setting.
• Carry out literature reviews and study-related statistical analysis where applicable.
• Assist with preparing research analyses, plans, reports, manuscripts and presentations.
• Coordinate clinical recruitment.
• Perform research administrative duties.
• Contribute to key decisions on research proposals, design, methodologies and analyses, as well as recruitment and administrative decisions.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Biological/Biomedical/Life Sciences or an equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a clinical setting.
• Keen interest in clinical research and hypothesis testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English, and good interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Data analysis and statistical analysis using software such as GraphPad, SPSS or R.
• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.