CLIC Research Fellow Position

Who are we?

CLIC is a research collaboration between the University of Cambridge and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES) that aims to develop neuroscience-based interventions for lifelong flexible learning. Launched in October 2020 and funded by the National Research Foundation Singapore, CLIC brings together a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, neuroscientists, linguists and educators who conduct innovative research in the science of learning.

The world of today is constantly evolving to keep pace with advances in technology and globalisation, requiring individuals to adapt and develop new skills to ensure resilience through a culture of lifelong flexible learning.

Mental flexibility is required in order to adapt to change, problem-solve creatively in new situations and make the most of opportunities including emerging career opportunities. The capacity for cognitive flexibility is thus central to the modern digital age and our education system needs innovation to ensure citizens are equipped to develop these future skills. For example, major global challenges, including climate change, renewable energy, and food security, will require novel and creative approaches and solutions.

CLIC researchers are developing a neuroscience-based model of flexible learning, including important social contextual factors, in order to inform the design of practical, real-life interventions for use in schools and the workplace. This will ensure that individuals are not only prepared for future career success, but also have a good quality of life and wellbeing, thus supporting a flourishing society.

Who are we looking for?

The position is based in Singapore and the role is expected to support research activities on neuroimaging, and training-related brain changes in adults. The role will focus on opportunities for involvement in research activities related to human neuroimaging, language, infant cognition/learning and pedagogy. We anticipate the successful candidate to perform within a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment working collaboratively with project team members.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period which will be set dependent on the length of contract.

The successful candidate will be expected:

To conduct research in support of the CLIC objectives including:

o Perform computational modelling and analysis of the neuroimaging and behavioural data from cognitive and related domain tasks

o Development and implementation of neuroimaging data analyses pipelines

o Conduct analysis of data and summarise research findings

o Development and implementation of data transfer and curation protocols

o Liaise with other workgroups on data management and multi-modal analyses

o Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media.

o Make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events.

o Coach, train and support colleagues in developing their research techniques.

To develop own research interests within the scope of the CLIC programme.

What skills will you need?

PhD degree in experimental psychology, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields.