This research fellow role focuses on neuroimaging and adolescent mental health research at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Candidates are generally expected to hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, psychiatry, or a related discipline, with experience in MRI or fMRI research, experimental design, statistical analysis, and academic writing. Familiarity with neuroimaging software and programming tools such as MATLAB, Python, or R is advantageous. The successful candidate should contribute to study planning, data collection and analysis, publications, grant-related work, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams. Strong communication skills, research independence, careful data handling, and an interest in adolescent mental health are important.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university known for its strengths in science, engineering, technology, medicine, business, and interdisciplinary research. Located in the western part of Singapore, NTU has a large multicultural community of students, faculty, researchers, and professional staff. The university operates advanced laboratories, research centres, healthcare partnerships, and international collaborations. Its research activities cover areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, education, and social sciences. NTU supports early-career researchers through access to specialist facilities, collaborative projects, conferences, and publication opportunities. The university typically offers a structured and international academic environment, although research fellows are expected to work independently, meet project milestones, maintain high research standards, and contribute effectively to team-based programmes.
Singapore is a compact, safe, and highly connected island with opportunities in universities, technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, research, and advanced manufacturing. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally respectful of punctuality and workplace professionalism. Public transport is excellent, and most areas are accessible by MRT and buses. Housing, dining, and transport are convenient, though accommodation and daily expenses can be high. New arrivals commonly rent a room or apartment and use online relocation services to arrange housing, banking, and insurance. Foreign research fellows usually require an Employment Pass or another appropriate work pass sponsored or supported by the employer; eligibility depends on salary and qualifications. Singapore has a hot, humid climate year-round, with frequent rain, and offers beaches, parks, food markets, and easy travel across Southeast Asia.
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