Programme Leader

4 weeks ago

Singapur, Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research (EMPOWER) Centre at Nanyang Technological University invites applications for up to three (3) Programme Leaders who will be appointed to the rank of Fellow/Senior Fellow/Principal Fellow as commensurate with experience and may additionally hold the title of Research Assistant Professor through competitive award.

The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre’s mission is to maximise every child’s mental and emotional capital by uplifting neurodevelopmental trajectories during early sensitive periods through interdisciplinary discovery science and translational technologies. The Centre has 3 major activities and thrusts: 

a) Core Discovery Research, : Basic neuroscience research and AI computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential, developmental trajectories, risk and resilience factors 


b) Clinic & Pedagogy, : Precision assessment and intervention to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical, education and community settings

c) Real-World Technologies, : Scalable real-world technologies for parent-led interventions to support children’s mental and cognitive wellbeing at home
 

The EMPOWER Centre's current portfolio of research is worth in excess of SGD$20 mil (USD$15 mil). Programme Leaders will be expected to provide scientific leadership for on-going basic research, translational and commercial programmes in child health under the Centre's remit. Indicatively, we are looking to appoint one Programme Leader to oversee and expand each of the Centre's core thrusts. Programme Leader will be supported to develop own research programme and to obtain independent research funding, within the EMPOWER remit.

Programme Leader will work closely with EMPOWER’s Director, Professor Victoria Leong, as well as with local and international collaborators, as part of a diverse and talented international research team. Programme Leader will also assist with supervision and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing scientific leadership for on-going basic research, translational and commercial programmes in child health under the Centre's remit;

To oversee and expand each of the Centre's core thrusts;

To develop own research programme and to obtain independent research funding, within the EMPOWER remit;

Assist with supervision and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.


Job Requirements:

PhD degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Computational, Technological, Clinical, Educational or other fields related to EMPOWER's remit

Strong track record of research publication, commensurate to career stage

Evidence of research leadership or strong potential to become an independent research leader

Experience with teaching and supervision

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Efficient, organized, and a good team player

Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Candidates with a proven track-record in one or more of these areas are welcome to apply.

Interested applicants should submit their applications via NTU Workday and we will begin reviewing applications from 1st May 2024, until all positions are filled.


We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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