Research Associate / Research Assistant
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SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentPsychiatry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Master's degree or above in Computational Neuroscience or related field, plus four years' relevant work experience (for Research Associate)
Bachelor's degree or above in Computational Neuroscience or related field (for Research Assistant)
Proficient English speaker with good communication skills
Demonstrated programming skills/experience capable of analysing/modeling behavioral and neural data
Responsible, organised, efficient, and self-motivated
Enthusiasm for research and collaboration
Research experience and knowledge in applied statistics, Python, and machine learning
Skills
Python
machine learning
About the role
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Associate or Research Assistant to contribute to the Computational Neuroscience projects aimed at translating insights from Systems Neuroscience into clinical research. These projects have been established through collaboration with the International Brain Lab (www.internationalbrainlab.com), a unique global collaboration, of twenty-two leading research groups, dedicated to decode the brain-wide neural basis of decision-making at single-cell resolution. The current projects aim to leverage these brain-wide datasets to study circuit-based neuropathological conditions observed in both mutant animals and human subjects.
Requirements
Applicants should have/be (i) a Master’s degree or above, preferably in Computational Neuroscience, a related field, or any quantitative disciplines such as physics and mathematics plus four years’ relevant post-qualification work experience (for Research Associate) or a Bachelor’s degree or above in the abovementioned disciplines (for Research Assistant) ; (ii) a proficient English speaker with good communication skills; (iii) demonstrated programming skills/experience, capable of analysing/modeling behavioral and neural data; (iv) responsible, organised, efficient, and self-motivated; (v) enthusiasm for research and collaboration. Candidates with research experience and knowledge in applied statistics, Python, and machine learning will be an advantage. On-the-job training, international exposure, publication opportunities, and further development prospects will be provided.
Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for (a) analysing and modeling neural, behavioral, and other biological data; (b) developing and maintaining analytical methodologies/technical skills; © disseminating research findings; (d) collaborating with others within and outside the research projects; and (e) performing other tasks as assigned. He/She is expected to actively engage with scientific and clinical communities to enhance their methodological skills and theoretical understanding during their tenure.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement.
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