Research Fellow (Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience/Education)

The Centre for Research and Development in Learning at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (CRADLE@NTU) supports multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research across NTU devoted to transforming learning in higher education. Leveraging on knowledge and methods from education, psychology, organizational behavior, neuroscience, and technology design, CRADLE aims to develop and test theories to explain learning processes.

CRADLE seeks applications for the position of Research Fellow for a 1-year term (with renewable opportunities). Our current search is for candidate(s) interested in cognitive neuroscience of learning, and/or bridging findings from educational neuroscience to educational strategies. Suitable candidates will play a crucial role in developing and managing research projects conducted to contribute towards CRADLE’s research thrust of Science of Learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting independent research

• Handling grant proposal documentation and associated administrative tasks

• Conducting literature search and writing reviews

• Supervising and leading team of researchers

• Coordinating between and liaising with faculty from different disciplines

• Some involvement with centre’s administrative duties

  Job Requirements:

  • Doctorate (PhD) degree and publication record in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, education, or related fields

  • Experience in teaching or conducting research related to education settings are preferred. 

  • Have good interpersonal skills

  • Have demonstrated record of excellent scientific writing skills.

  • Independence in developing programmatic research is encouraged

  • Experience with systematic reviews and meta-analysis

  • Experience in producing research reports

  • Good statistical knowledge and skills, including familiarity with statistical analysis software such as R and SPSS.

  • Knowledge and experience in social science research methodologies

  • Experience in using graphical-user interfaced software e.g. Qualtrics, Google forms

  • Supervisory and leadership skills for teams

  • Person-oriented communication and coordination skills

  • Experience with conducting and coordinating behavioral experiments in neuropsychology or cognitive psychology.

  • Experience with neuroimaging techniques (functional and diffusion MRI/EEG/fNIRS and/or TMS).

  • Familiarity with image data analysis tools such as SPM, FSL, AFNI, Matlab, DSIstudio etc.

    We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

    Hiring Institution: NTU