Singapore Institute Of Technology Hiring! Full Time Research Assistant in - Ricebowl

Job Description

Research Assistant

Posting Start Date: 11/02/2026

Schemes of Service: Research

Division: Health and Social Sciences

Employment Type: Fixed Term

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PSYCHOLOGY/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY) AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

SIT Health and Social Sciences (HSS) is seeking candidates for the position of a Research Assistant for the research study ‘Integrative Neuro-social cognitive Strategy Programme for Instilling REcovery (INSPIRE): a Community-Based Cognitive Remediation Trial”.

This study attempts to investigate the effects of cognitive remediation on neurocognition, social cognition and functional outcomes of persons with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders in the community mental health setting. It will be conducted in five community-based psychiatric rehabilitation centres. The Research Assistant is expected to work closely with colleagues at the five psychiatric rehabilitation centres, conduct outcome measurements and carry out all administrative procedures in accordance with research governance policies. The Research Assistant will also need to be able to work independently.

Applicants Should Possess

• an earned Bachelor with Honours degree in Psychology or Occupational Therapy from a reputable university.
• experience in research work in the field of mental health, particularly in cognitive remediation.
• skills in organising research dataset, with the ability to conduct basic statistical analyses.
• prior experience in administering cognitive assessments.
  
  

Please contact Principal Investigator, Professor Tan Bhing Leet via ************* if you have any enquiries relating to this contract research position.