Research Assistant, Neuropsychological Assessments [LKCMedicine]

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) (DRCS) conducts human research in neuropsychology, neuroimaging and biomarkers to advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and related conditions, and integrates digital platforms and artificial intelligence in translational research for cognitive disorders. The Centre offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, access to state-of-the-art core facilities, and valuable opportunities for hands-on experience in dementia research. Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position focuses on research assessment delivery and study coordination

For more details, please view : https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/drcs and https://www.drcs.sg/

Key Responsibilities:

Neuropsychological research assessments

•           Administer standardised neuropsychological and cognitive assessment batteries to research participants, following study protocols.

•           Rate, score, quality-check, and document all assessments accurately and consistently.

•           Maintain assessment materials, testing environment, and version control of all documentation

•           Interact confidently and compassionately with research participants, particularly older adults, to ensure comfort, engagement, and data quality during assessments.

Research coordination and data work

•           Assist with study scheduling and logistical coordination related to participant assessments (appointments bookings, reminders, visit flows).

•           Perform accurate data entry, cleaning, and database maintenance (e.g., Excel/other research databases).

•           Assist with basic statistical analysis (e.g. collating descriptive neuropsychological assessment results, cognitive domain evaluation outcomes), including the preparation of figures and plots to clearly visualise findings, and reporting of study progress (e.g., recruitment and assessment completion).

•           Prepare study documents (e.g., informed consent, tests materials).

•           Support collaborative projects with both internal and external partners.

Requirements:

Essential qualifications

•           Diploma in Psychology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

Essential skills and experience

•           Comfortable working with older adults and/or clinical populations (experience in healthcare, research, or community settings is an advantage).

•           Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardised protocols.

•           Good communication and interpersonal skills (English required; Mandarin/dialect proficiency is a strong advantage for participant-facing work).

•           Competent in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint; able to manage data carefully and confidentially.

•           Able to work independently while collaborating closely with investigators and study team members.

Preferred (on the job training can be provided)

•           Experience administering cognitive screens or structured assessments (e.g., MMSE, MoCA, CDR) or similar research testing.

•           Familiarity with research documentation, informed consent processes, and ethics requirements.

•           Experience with database management and basic statistical knowledge. Statistical competencies in – eg. Graphpad Prism, SPSS, R are a bonus.

•           Phlebotomy skills are a bonus.

What We Offer:

•           Hands-on experience in dementia research within an academic medical environment.

•           Structured training in study protocols and assessment administration.

•           Opportunities to contribute to publications, conferences, and collaborative projects (role-dependent and performance-based).

*Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.