The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre (EMPOWER) 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.
The post holder will be expected to lead participant recruitment, data collection and basic data analysis for the main experimental studies, which includes the design and validation of novel cognitive tasks for infants. Data collected will include the simultaneous collection from parent and infant of multiple data streams including EEG, ECG, eye-tracking, motion tracking, video and audio data, whilst they are engaged in a variety of social interactive and cognitive tasks. You will also be expected to assist with data coding of video and audio data for behavioural analysis of parent-infant social interaction and synchrony.
Candidates with a proven track-record in one or more of these areas are welcome to apply. We will begin reviewing applications from March 2026 onwards, until the position is filled, and regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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 child psychology research or commercial context
Strategic planning and project 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.
Hiring Institution: NTU