Job Description

The Research Assistant (RA) will work on research projects under Dr. Cyrus Ho from the Department of Psychological Medicine. One project explores the neurobiological basis of mood disorders using multimodal brain imaging techniques, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Another project examines the effects of probiotic supplementation in older adults with memory impairments to determine its potential in slowing cognitive decline.

Job Scope

• Plan and coordinate the research project(s).
• Assist in subject recruitment, accompany subjects for fMRI scans and perform portable fNIRS scans on subjects. Carry out groundwork for research activities.
• Analyse the study data
• Prepare manuscripts for publication
• Work on additional projects as requested by Dr Cyrus Ho

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s in Life Science or Bioinformatics/Biomedical engineering or Computing with an interest in biological sciences/Neuroscience
• 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 machine-learning techniques and past manuscript writing is a bonus.

Tentative start date: End April – early May 2025

If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to Dr Cyrus Ho at pcmhsh@nus.edu.sg

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Psychological Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 28073