Research Assistant (Psychology)

Job DescriptionThe Social Endocrinology and Decision-making Lab (NUS, Department of Psychology) is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join our research team.

This full-time, entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to research examining how hormones (e.g., estradiol, testosterone, cortisol) influence how we behave and make decisions in stressful and competitive social contexts.

This position also offers a pathway to launch your research career, providing hands-on experience across various aspects of the research process, along with valuable mentorship and professional growth opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign research protocol to facilitate data collectionOrganize and coordinate data collection sessionsFacilitate the collection of biological samplesCoordinate and supervise other research assistants and team membersHelp prepare and submit ethics protocol applications and amendmentsConduct literature searches and summarize findingsPerform data coding, data cleaning, and basic analysisMaintain accurate records of research activitiesHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit the following documents to this portal : Detailed CVA statement of interest for this positionNames of two references who can be subsequently contacted for letters of referencePlease ensure all required documents are included in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Duration : 6 months (extendable).

QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, biology, health sciences)Prior experience of working in a research lab (preferably in the field of Psychology)Strong interest in research methodologies and practicesBasic knowledge of statistical concepts and data analysisProficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent organizational and time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication abilities in EnglishAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyPreferred SkillsExperience with data management software (e.g., R, SPSS)Familiarity with ethics applications and research protocolsResearch experience through internships or undergraduate projectsMore InformationLocation : SingaporeOrganization : National University of SingaporeDepartment : Psychology

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