Total 116 research assistant job vacancies in D22 Jurong, Jurong Island, Tuas

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 10-month contract at the Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group.

Project Title: An exploration of sport coaches’ Mental Health Literacy associations with pedagogical practices, performance and psychosocial wellbeing.

Project Introduction: This project will consist of an exploration of sport coaches’ mental health literacy and how it influences how coaches engage in self-care, other-related care and pedagogical practices within their sport context. This will be a qualitative study, based on semi-structured interviews and reflexive content analysis.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science, Psychology, Counselling or related fields
• Be comfortable with qualitative methods
• Be conscientious, diligent and able to work independently

Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will manage the research process, which will include:

• Conducting literature review
• Recruitment of participants
• Conducting interviews
• Report Writing
• Data analysis

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requisition: R00017538

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Physical-Education---Sports-Science-Academic-Group---NIE-_R00017538)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant (with potential opportunity for reappointment) on a 24-month contract at the Office of Education Research, Centre for Research in Child Development.

Project Title: Early Support for Foundational Skills of Preschool Children at Socio-economic Risk in Singapore

Project Introduction: This project funded by the MOE Science of Learning (SoL) Programme takes a proof-of-concept approach to develop and trial the efficacy of targeted interventions for preschool children at Nursery 2 in Singapore to build their foundational skills – both academic and non-academic. A randomized controlled design is applied to gauge intervention efficacy in preschool classrooms. The goal of the research programme is to translate the research findings into packages of professional development and teaching materials for early childhood classrooms. The overarching aim is to improve essential skills for low SES children before they enter kindergarten.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the research project in this translational study. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to details and accuracy, good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field from a University of good standing
• Possess excellent communication skills with a good command of the English language to perform literature reviews, and create visual infographics for presentations
• Good administration skills, including data management and storage
• Experience with relevant software (Microsoft Office, SPSS, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines
• Able to work independently in self-directed manner
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with young children

Responsibilities

• Liaise and work closely with stakeholders from external institutions
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with preparing research progress reports
• Participant recruitment and coordination with school/centre staff
• Oversee data collection using psychological and psychoeducational testing
• To manage meticulous record keeping of the research project and oversee data processing, management and archiving.
• To lead undergraduate student and part-time research staff working on this project
• To assist with preparation and materials development for interventions
• To carry any other duties as required by Principal Investigator

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requistion ID: R00017543

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Office-of-Education-Research--Centre-for-Research-in-Child-Development---NIE-_R00017543)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 9-month contract at the Office of Education Research (OER).

Project Title: Boosting Executive Functions through Cognitively-engaging Physical Activities [OER 25/22 AAR]

Project Introduction: Executive functions are critical for our overall well-being and have been associated with multiple life outcomes. There is some evidence to suggest that physical activities may be beneficial for executive functions. This project will examine the effect of physical activity interventions on executive functions and if the effects differ across different types of physical activities. The study will examine both behavioural performance as well as brain activation patterns associated with executive functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field.
• Relevant research experience
• Good verbal communication and writing skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of statistics and SPSS.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work cooperatively in teams
• Proactive, willing to learn, reliable and able to manage concurrent tasks in a timely manner
• Experience with data analysis and publications an advantage
• Statistical skills and/or knowledge with additional analysis software (e.g., Matlab, Mplus, R) an advantage
• Interest in physical activities and some knowledge of team sports will be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with data collection, processing and analysis
• Assist in the administration and management of project
• Assist in writing of reports
• Maintain and document research records
• Other tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requisition ID: R00017522

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Office-of-Education-Research---NIE-_R00017522)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

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.

Toward this aim, we engage in 3 major activities and thrusts:

1) Core Discovery Research, Empowering Science: Basic neuroscience research and advanced computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential, developmental trajectories, and risk and resilience factors;

2) Translation to Clinic & Pedagogy, Empowering Practitioners: Developing precision assessment and intervention tools to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical, education and community settings;

3) Translation to Real-World Technologies, Empowering Families: Creating scalable solutions and real-world technologies for parents to enhance their child’s mental and cognitive wellbeing at home.

We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant to assist Prof Victoria Leong to conduct focus groups with parents, clinicians and stakeholders on the adoption of the SPRINT intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the setup and execution of experiments
• Ensure that all experimental protocols are followed
• Develop relationships with clinicians and other professionals to help advise on achievement of project goals.
• Plan, prepare, and run focus group activities with parents, clinicians and other interested parties
• Ensure that all participant data is managed appropriately and following university protocols.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate data from experiments
• Assist in data analysis and the preparation of reports and presentations for dissemination
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, and prepare reports for regular review.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Psychology or a related field
• Good verbal and written communication skills. This includes the ability to communicate sensitively with parents who may be worried about their child’s development
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Able to work independently and to adapt flexibly to changes in timelines or project goals
• Experience working with parents of young children, or running focus groups would be an advantage.
• Experience analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data would be an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is recruiting a Research Associate in the field of digital health, health education or medical education research under Professor Jennifer Cleland. LKCMedicine is a joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Imperial College London.

The Research Associate will play a pivotal role by leveraging expertise in digital health and health education, working closely under the guidance of Professor Cleland. The Research Associate will provide crucial support to Professor Cleland, who leads the World Health Organization Collaborating Center (WHOCC) for Digital Health and Health Education. The role will involve conducting evidence synthesis using various methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) for systematic reviews. The applicant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of systematic reviewers to evaluate evidence on digital health and health education topics. The work will directly contribute to the realm of digital health and health education at the regional and international level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake evidence synthesis related to digital health and health education.
• Responsible for the delivery of a suite of reviews within the WHOCC.
• Preparing deliverables including writing progress/final report, drafting and reviewing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, crafting posters/abstracts/presentation slides for local and/or international conferences.
• Independent use of qualitative and/or quantitative research approaches to answer research questions.
• Analysis and interpretation of data.
• Participating in regular team meetings and discussions which may involve internal and external stakeholders,
• Daily operational, administrative requirements of projects.
• Any other project-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Master’s degree by research in Epidemiology, Health Administration, Nursing, Biostatistics, Public Health, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, evidence-based medicine and the utilisation of epidemiologic principles in guideline formulation.
• Experienced in evidence syntheses and manuscript writing.
• Demonstrated success of project implementation and management.
• Strong ability to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines for comprehensive evidence synthesis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially in translating complex findings for varied audiences.
• Organised, detail-oriented, meticulous, and proficient in handling data.
• Responsible and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in ensuring adherence to institutional guidelines, policies and regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycle.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a diverse and interdisciplinary team.
• Effective computer and technology literacy.
• Adaptable and willing to engage in deep learning in new areas.

Research Associate in Asst Prof Xia Yun's lab at LKCMedicine.

The appointed Research Associate will be based at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, located in the Clinical Sciences Building Novena campus. LKCMedicine has a broad range of research programs and interdisciplinary research centers that host a range of leading research teams to conduct frontier biomedical research. Dr Xia’s group is internationally recognized for its contribution in the research area of human stem cell derived kidney organoids. To establish kidney organoids that are suitable for disease modeling and drug validation, Dr Xia’s group employed a multidisciplinary approach, including stem cell differentiation, multicellular self-organization, scRNAseq, high-content imaging, genetic perturbation, xenotransplantation, and etc. Key projects in Dr Xia’s group includes testing drugs for treating PKD in organoid xenograft models, modeling ccRCC initiation using gene edited kidney organoids, and establishing organoid models for studying diabetic kidney disease, etc. Ultimately, Dr Xia’s group aims to translate basic research outcome into therapeutic methodologies that can benefit patients. To accomplish this, Dr. Xia’s team actively seeks industrial and clinical collaborations to promote translational science.

The appointed Research Associate is expected to play an important role in the project entitled “Preclinical evaluation of candidate PKD drugs in kidney organoid xenograft model and genetic animal model”. The appointee will support a range of experiments for this research project, including stem cell culture, organoid differentiation, tissue histology and imaging, etc.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for lab mouse breeding, genotyping, and experimenting.
• Provide technical support to other lab researchers, such as Research Follows and PhD students.
• Manage centralized cell culture, frozen cell stocks, reagent preparation and quality control.
• Request quotation, negotiate price, prepare purchasing request, update purchasing record, prepare safety issue related paperwork (BPN and IACUC applications).
• Prepare the inventory lists for lab regents, cell lines, animal breeding record. Assign lab duties to lab personnel.
• Liaise with industrial collaborators and coordinate collaboration between academia and industry, and promote industrialization of some research outcome.

Key competencies and requirements:

• Candidates need to have a Master’s degree in relevant field of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, or other life sciences.
• Prior knowledge in microscopy imaging is preferred. Experimental skills in molecular biology (CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool) and biochemistry will be adding an advantage.
• Applicants who have substantial experience in industry will be given priority.
• Self-motivated and well-organized with good communication and technical skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team.

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is recruiting a Research Fellow specialising in the field of digital health and health education in Professor Jennifer Cleland’s group. LKCMedicine is a joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Imperial College London.

As a Research Fellow, you will play a pivotal role bringing expertise in digital health and health education, working closely under the guidance of Professor Cleland. The role involves providing crucial support to Professor Cleland, who leads the World Health Organization Collaborating Center (WHOCC) for Digital Health and Health Education. The role will involve conducting evidence synthesis using various methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) for systematic reviews. The applicant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of systematic reviewers to evaluate evidence on digital health and health education topics. The impact of your contribution will directly contribute to the field of digital health and health education at the regional and international platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform extensive review for various types of deliverables (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, background papers, technical briefs, research protocols, peer-reviewed publications) on a wide range of digital heath and health education policy topics.
• Search and assess potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information that are suitable for addressing project questions and objectives.
• Analyse and interpret data from diverse sources.
• Simplify and communicate complex information from various inputs into clear and accessible written materials for different audiences.
• Prepare written and/or oral reports and analyses to present findings.
• Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables.
• Organise, implement, and coordinate activities to execute assigned tasks and projects.
• Coordinate project activities and logistics with stakeholders, industry representatives, and policy professionals as needed to support project execution, data collection, and/or dissemination of results.
• Prepare internal briefing and or meeting materials on assigned projects.
• Support Principal Investigator in drafting presentations, speaking points, and visualisation aids.
• Foster strong and supportive working relationships across the project team(s) and Centre.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• PhD in Health Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Epidemiology, Nursing, Biostatistics, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, evidence-based medicine and the utilisation of epidemiologic principles in guideline formulation.
• Background in crafting and executing diverse types of evidence synthesis, encompassing scoping reviews, systematic reviews, integrative reviews, etc.
• Proven track record in peer-reviewed publications, with experience as lead/first author.
• Demonstrated success of project implementation and management.
• Experience in research grant application, grant reporting, and research agreements management.
• Experience in supervising for junior researchers and/or students.
• Strong ability to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines for comprehensive evidence synthesis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially in translating complex findings for varied audiences.
• Organised, detail-oriented, meticulous, and proficient in handling data.
• Responsible and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in ensuring adherence to institutional guidelines, policies and regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycle.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a diverse and interdisciplinary team.
• Effective computer and technology literacy.
• A willingness to take new projects as they arise.

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Assistant to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Assistant will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation.
• Engage in experiment conceptualization, design, and implementation.
• Conduct statistical analyses with experimental data.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Write progress report and final research report.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline.
• Strong foundation in experimental research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in experimental research.
• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.

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

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is inviting applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will support the research for the project involving the use of membrane technology for desalination, resource recovery, and clean energy production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct membrane related projects for desalination, water reuse, resource recovery etc. Specific work includes experimental setup design and construction, experiment design and testing, process modelling, data processing and reporting, progress report preparation, paper publication, assistance in research proposal preparation, etc.
• Mentor junior PhD students, master students, undergraduate students for their research projects.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree from a reputable university in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, etc.
• Relevant research experience on membrane technology and separation technologies
• Relevant research experience in RO/NF/FO/PRO/ion exchange membrane fabrication and/or TFC membrane fabrication and/or organic chemical synthesis will be preferred.
• Excellent proposal writing and report writing skill
• Excellent journal paper publication record
• Self-motivated and able to work on your own and in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication and writing in English as required to publish research.
• Strong responsibility for research.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Translational Materials Innovation group, led by Professor Nam-Joon Cho, has world-leading expertise in multiple research areas, such as antimicrobial strategies, lipid membrane platforms, membrane-active compounds, antibacterial and antiviral applications, plant-based bio-material applications, etc.

The peptide and protein chemistry Group, led by Professor Assaf Friedler, has world-leading expertise in multiple research areas, such as protein-protein interactions, peptide chemistry, protein biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and drug design, intrinsically disordered proteins and especially peptide inhibitors of protein-protein interactions . We are looking to hire a Research Associate. The candidate should identify target PPI in the bacterial contaminants, design peptides derived from these PPI, express and purify the target proteins, test the ability of the peptides to inhibit the protein interactions and activity as well as bacterial growth, and develop improved inhibitors. The candidate should also support the application of the selected peptides for biosensing of the target bacteria, led by the other partners in the consortium. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, who will be most of the time via remote supervision, to conduct research work as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify target PPI and design peptide mitigants
• Conduct experiments related to peptide synthesis, characterization and activity
• Express and purify the target proteins
• Assist in interpreting and applying processes and procedures to conduct/monitor project progress
• Gather information/ data and prepare documents for reporting/ papers and actively participate in writing them
• Assist in and deliver training and coaching for new members with relevant laboratory/ technical skills
• Report remotely to the PI and travel to Israel for training if needed

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
• Strong experimental skills in peptide design and synthesis, protein expression and purification and binding and activity studies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Independence, creativity and original thinking
• Gathering information/ data and preparing documents for reporting/ papers as well as actively participating in writing these documents
• Willing to contribute to team services like sharing/ coaching new members with relevant laboratory/ technical skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

A Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Weibo Gao Lab at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research activities related to strain engineering with 2D materials.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in either material science or applied physics or relevant subject from well-established universities/institutes.
• Highly motivated in multidisciplinary research.
• Proven experience in Quantum materials.
• Abilities to work independently as well as teamwork.

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

Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) in School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) is hiring a Research Fellow to become part of a team working on projects in pure mathematics in the areas of Quantum Topology and Low-dimensional topology. The specific topics are related to recent discoveries in the areas of skein theory, the 3D Index, and related constructions.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the PI and other members of the team, some supervision of junior researchers, preparation of computer code to support the research
• Support the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Attend regular meetings and seminars with the PI and other members of the team. There will be some research supervision of junior mathematicians, such as undergraduate students doing related projects.
• Work on computer code to support the investigations
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, such as for publication

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Pure Mathematics from an area related to the goals of the project.

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

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 24-month contract at the Science of Learning in Education Centre, Office of Education Research (OER).

Project Title: The NIE NTU A*STAR Partnership Project

Project Introduction:

The NIE, NTU (School of Computer Science and Engineering) and A*STAR partnership was launched on 1 September 2022. NIE is leading the existing project and will participate in research project management and submissions of joint research grants.

Pivoting the strategic plan for Science of Learning to deepen research partnerships towards the classroom of the future, the NIE NTU A*STAR Partnership builds research capacity by creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skills development.

Requirements

At least a PhD in social sciences, psychology, computer science, neurological science or equivalent from a reputable university Strong background in programming using, but not limited to, Python, R and/or Matlab Experience and interest in Science of Learning in Education and use technology to improve the science of learning in education. Background in signal process of neuroimaging (e.g. EEG, fNIRS, MRI) and/or physiological (e.g. Heartrate, BP, GSR, physical activity monitoring) data.

Responsibilities

Operationalise Science of Learning in Education Centre facilities in the lab and classroom Assist in the preparation of equipment for research and data collection Contribute and collaborate in research projects including programming Management and support in the utilization of Science of Learning sensors and equipment

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requisition ID: R00014825

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Fellow--Science-of-Learning-in-Education-Centre--Office-of-Education-Research---NIE-_R00014825)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research (EMPOWER) Centre is a University Research Institute whose 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: 

1) Core Discovery Research, Empowering Science: Basic neuroscience research and advanced computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential, developmental trajectories, and risk and resilience factors;

2) Translation to Clinic & Pedagogy, Empowering Practitioners: Developing precision assessment and intervention tools to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical, education and community settings;

3) Translation to Real-World Technologies, Empowering Families: Creating scalable solutions and real-world technologies for parents to enhance their child’s mental and cognitive wellbeing at home;

We are looking for an experienced full-time Research Fellow to work closely with a team of researchers, led by PI - Professor Victoria Leong, and to drive and fulfill research deliverables and milestones within a tight timeline.

The candidate is expected to render strong research support to the Centre’s Director, Professor Victoria Leong and collabortors, on basic and translational projects with a focus on early childhood development. Experience with coordinating complex / multi-stakeholder research projects (on an international level) is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data collection efforts for research studies to be conducted in Singapore
• Lead data analysis in selected core sociometrics domains and work closely with the computational modelling team
• Work closely with PI and administrative team to render strong administrative support and to ensure timely scientific and financial reporting to the funder
• Track and report on project deliverables, deliverables and milestones, including pro-active and effective trouble-shooting for issue/s that may arise
• Assist in data sharing and compliance with University’s data management policies, ethics and other governance matters.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related fields
• Experience with project management in a research or commercial context
• Strategic planning and financial management skills are preferred
• Efficient, organized, and a good team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with international collaborators or partners in a research or commercial context
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Interest and experience in Psychology or Neuroscience research, and working with children

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Access to data is crucial for AI-empowered businesses. However, in an age of heightened user privacy awareness, access to data is not easy. The TrustFUL research program aims to bridge this gap by developing new a trustworthy federated learning paradigm characterized by fairness, transparency, accountability, robustness, security and privacy-protection.

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant.

The position is required to conduct research and development work on federated learning, especially focusing on the aspect of quantum federated learning, under the project TrustFUL – Trustworthy Federated Ubiquitous Learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research in the field of federated learning, focusing on graph federated learning.
• Help supervise undergraduate students.
• Help with federated learning technical platform design and development.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or other related disciplines from a reputable university.
• Good publication track record is a must.
• Previous research experience in graph neural network preferred.
• Previous research experience in the field of federated learning will be advantageous.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.