Research Associate (Child Developmental Psychology)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Singapore
Masters degree in psychology or related field
Experience with human psychological data collection
Experience working with infants and families
The role supports the Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre's mission to maximize every child's mental and emotional capital through interdisciplinary discovery science

Job Summary

  • The role supports the Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre's mission to maximize every child's mental and emotional capital through interdisciplinary discovery science.
  • Key responsibilities include leading experiment setup, recruiting participants, collecting behavioral data from parent-infant interactions, and analyzing results for dissemination.
  • The position requires close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and team to drive research deliverables within tight timelines while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The role supports the Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre's mission to maximize every child's mental and emotional capital through interdisciplinary discovery science.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Masters degree in Psychology or related field
  • Experience with human psychological data collection
  • Experience working with infants and families
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with EEG and/or eye-tracking data collection
  • Skills in programming and computational analysis
  • Interest in parent-child social interaction
  • Experience in mental health settings
  • Experience mentoring graduate students

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences or related fields
  • Efficient, organized, and self-motivated professional
  • Strong team player with excellent communication abilities

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter