Programme Description and Objective

The RA will be expected to work on a research project under Dr Cyrus Ho from the Department of Psychological Medicine. This project investigates the neurobiological basis of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder and involves multimodal brain imaging techniques – functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

Job Scope 

·       Plan and coordinate the research project.

·       Assist in subject recruitment, accompany subjects for fMRI scans and perform portable fNIRS on subjects.

·       Analyse study data

·       Prepare manuscripts for publication

Job Specification / Requirements

·       At least Bachelor in Life Science or Psychology or Bioinformatics with an interest in biological sciences/Neuroscience

·       CITI certification (to be obtained after job acceptance)

·       Good writing, presentation and communication skills

·       Willing to troubleshoot and problem-solve

·       Learn how to do image processing and analysis of fMRI and fNIRS data with guidance

·       Knowledge and application of statistics and biostatistics; able to analyse data using software such as SPSS.

·       Knowledge of some machine-learning techniques is a bonus

Salary and Remuneration

The salary is inclusive of CPF and includes a 13th-month bonus. The contract is for at least one year with the chance of extension. There is an opportunity to be included in research publications resulting from this study.

Expected start period

Mid-end June 2024

Contact Person

Applicants are to send a cover letter and CV to Dr Cyrus Ho at pcmhsh@nus.edu.sg. Short-listed candidates will be contacted as soon as possible for an interview.