Job Description

The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC), funded by the in Singapore and coordinated through the , 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.

is a research intensive university currently ranked 13th globally and placed 1st amongst the worldaEUR(TM)s best young universities. The University has Colleges of Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and an Interdisciplinary Graduate School. Further, the new Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine benefits from a dual campus located at Novena, in close proximity to the Singapore city centre. The Cognitive Neuroimaging Centre (CoNiC) houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities including a newly installed 3T MRI scanner and MEG, as well as new EEG, NIRS, TMS and tDCS equipment.

The first phase of the CLIC program will initially be housed at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. As the programme progresses, other sites will be developed to meet the needs of the experimental programme. The new CLIC research centre will provide a vibrant, fast-paced, international and interdisciplinary environment with excellent opportunities for skills development and knowledge exchange between partner Principal Investigator labs in Singapore and Cambridge.

The Principal Investigators involved in the first phase of the research programme include:

From Cambridge: Director Professor Zoe Kourtzi (Psychology), Senior Scientific Advisor Professor Trevor Robbins (Psychology), Deputy Director Professor Henriette Hendriks (Linguistics), Prof Michelle Ellefson (Education) and Imaging Lead - Professor John Suckling (Psychiatry); supported by co-Investigators Prof Barbara Sahakian (Psychiatry).

From NTU: Director Professor Annabel Chen (Psychology), Deputy Director Assoc Prof Victoria Leong (Psychology), Imaging Lead - Professor Balazs Gulyas (LKCMedicine), and Principal Investigators Professor David Hung (NIE), and Assoc Prof Georgios Christopoulos (Nanyang Business School); supported by co-Investigator Dr Teo Chew Lee (NIE).

The CLIC program is seeking one full-time Research Fellow to manage and coordinate research activities focusing on cognitive flexibility and learning, and training-related brain changes among adults and adolescents. Given the highly inter-disciplinary nature of the project, the research fellow will be expected to assist in overseeing research activities related to human neuroimaging, language, infant cognition/learning and pedagogy. The post-holder will primarily be supervised by Assoc Prof Victoria Leong (NTU), and also work closely with Prof Zoe Kourtzi (Cambridge) and Prof Annabel Chen (NTU). You will also interact widely with other members of the academic consortium.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate research activities across all workgroups (research project coordinator)

Develop and update training manuals and protocols, perform version maintenance

Oversight of compliance with relevant regulations and governance arrangements for the portfolio of studies, including processes for ensuring safety reporting and data quality

Oversee research ethics requirements, including updating and management of IRB documents

Develop pipelines for updating and reporting of project progress

Develop best practices of overall project data management and ensure implementation of agreed quality control and assurance systems to ensure a consistent and standardised approach across studies and teams

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 research-related tasks as required by the Principal Investigators

Support the recruitment of approximately 400 young adults (18 - 30 years) from vocational institutions (e.g. ITE, polytechnics and universities) as well as from the general working population via community sampling (e.g. community centres, clinics, via social media platforms).

Organize the collection of datasets

Overview and standardize protocols for data coding, data entry and data analysis for the datasets

Assist with the preparation of conference presentations journal papers

Other administrative duties

Job Requirements:

Doctorate (PhD) degree in experimental psychology, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, or related fields

Experience with conducting behavioral experiments in neuropsychology or cognitive psychology, especially in Singapore

Knowledge of regulatory and clinical governance environment for research in Singapore, and experience in ensuring trials and studies comply with these standards.

Experience of developing study trial documentation including standard operating protocols (SOPs), preparation of ethics applications, and pre-registration reports

Good statistical knowledge and skills, and familiarity with statistical packages

Good IT skills (i.e., Microsoft OfficeA)

Strong interpersonal and team building skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrable managerial and leadership skills, with ability to motivate staff

Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience with neuroimaging techniques (MRI/EEG/or TMS)

Familiarity with image data analysis tools such as SPM, FSL, AFNI, DSIStudio, Matlab, Python etc

Prior experience with academic publication processes and reports

Experience of clinical trial project management

Data management experience with REDCap

Experience of target setting and performance review

Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed

Please send your cover letter, research statement and 3 recommendation letters.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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