Research Associate - Dementia Research

About the role

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) (DRCS) at LKCMedicine, Nanyang Technological University, runs a multi-institutional dementia programme and carries out human research in neuropsychology, neuroimaging and biomarkers, integrating digital platforms and AI in translational research. The Research Associate contributes to multi-faceted projects within this programme, in a neuropsychological, neuroimaging or laboratory-based setting, and reports directly to the PI of DRCS, A/Prof. Nagaendran Kandiah.

Key responsibilities

• Provide research support in a neuropsychological, neuroimaging or laboratory-based setting.
• Conduct 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 skills in English, and good interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Experience with data analysis and statistical software such as GraphPad, SPSS or R.
• Good IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.