Research Assistant

5 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- MainOffice-HR) Full time
The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) [DRCS], part of theLee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), is dedicated toadvancing research on cognitive impairment and dementia spectrumdisorders. As a multi-study research center, DRCS focuses on thepathobiology of Asian dementia and innovative models of care forcognitive disorders. Led by Associate Professor Nagaendran Kandiah,an internationally renowned clinician-scientist, DRCS isspearheading transformative research initiatives like the BIOCISstudy, CHOICE project, and AMBITIONstudy.

Position: Research Assistant /Research Associate

We are seeking ahighly skilled and motivated Research Assistant or ResearchAssociate with a Bachelor's or Master's in Biomedical Engineeringor Neuroscience or Psychology and related fields, to contribute toongoing and future research initiatives, including BIOCIS(Biomarkers and Cognition Study, Singapore), CHOICE(Cerebrovascular Health, Optical Imaging, Cognition, and Evaluationof Lifestyle Intervention Study), and AMBITION (Asian MildCognitive Impairment - Blood-based Biomarkers, Ischemia, andNeuroinflammation Changes in the Asian Brain). The successfulcandidate will play a key role in advancing neuroimaging andoptical imaging research indementia.

KeyResponsibilities:

DataManagement andAnalysis:
  • Organize andexecute processing of imaging data using open source imagingalgorithms and interpret results from neuroimaging and eye imagingstudies
  • Collaborate with data analysis teams toensure integrity and clarity in the research outputs across allstudies.
  • Perform study-related statisticalanalyses
  • Develop machine learning models totrack disease progression using advanced statisticalanalyses
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Prepare analysis plans, reports andmanuscripts


Collaborationand Communication:
  • Workcollaboratively with multidisciplinary teams within DRCS andexternal collaborators to ensure the success of multi-studyinitiatives.
  • Communicate research findings inpeer-reviewed publications, internal seminars, andconferences.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor'sor Masters in Biomedical Engineering or Neuroscience or Psychologyand related fields
  • Have experience in dealingwith data on disorders of the nervous system such as Alzheimer'sdisease, Parkinson's disease and otherdementias
  • Experience with human brain imagingor eye imaging data will be highlyregarded
  • Hands-on experience in data analysesand implementing statistical analysis using statistical softwaresuch as R, Python and MATLAB
  • Proven trackrecord in research with evidence of publications or other researchoutputs
  • Keen interest in clinical research andhypothesis testing and good critical thinkingskills
  • Good IT literacyskills
  • Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills
  • Good communication andinterpersonalskills


Hiring Institution:LKC
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