Positions Vacant: Applied Cognitive Development Lab at the CRPP, NIE

The Applied Cognitive Development Lab at the National Institute of Education, Singapore is looking for research psychologists to join an energetic and productive research team working under the direction of Dr Rebecca Bull.  The project will examine early developing numerical skills as predictors of later need for learning support in mathematics.  The project will involve administering cognitive and numerical tasks to children in K2 and Primary 1.

1. Research Associate/ Assistant (Full-time)

Duties include study design, preparation of grant proposals, material preparation, project management, data collection, analysis, and report preparation.

Essential requirements

Research Associate position

• Master’s degree (by research) in cognitive, developmental or educational psychology (Students who have submitted their thesis are encouraged to apply)
• Ability to work independently and take on a leadership role

Research Assistant position

• Undergraduate degree in psychology or related fields, preferably with good Honours (Students who have submitted their Honours thesis/ final year project reports are encouraged to apply)
  • Training in multivariate analyses
  • A desire to publish and to pursue a research career in psychology
  • Experience in conducting experiments and administering psychological tests
  • Interest in cognitive-development and factors influencing academic performance
  • Training in experimental and developmental psychology
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to speak Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil (desirable but not essential)

 Desirable requirements for both positions

• Training in multivariate analyses
• A desire to publish and to pursue a research career in psychology
• Experience in conducting experiments and administering psychological tests
• Interest in cognitive-development and factors influencing academic performance
• Training in experimental and developmental psychology
• Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to speak Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil (desirable but not essential)

Other Information

Salaries are competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience. The initial contract is for one year. Depending on staff movement, the contract may be extended.

2. Research Assistants

(Hourly paid, up to 40 hours per week until December 2012, starting as soon as possible, could be converted to full-time contracted position for same period).

Duties include the administration of numerical, psychological and cognitive ability tests to children aged 6 to 8 years, basic data analysis, and liaison with education providers.

Essential requirements

• Undergraduate degree in psychology or related fields, preferably with good Honours (Students who have submitted their Honours thesis/ final year project reports are encouraged to apply)
• The positions would also be suitable for undergraduates majoring in psychology who are interested in gaining hands-on research experience
• Ability to communicate fluently in Malay is essential for one of the research positions.  For the other research assistants, ability to speak Chinese, Malay, or Tamil would be desirable

Desirable requirements

• Training in multivariate analyses
• A desire to publish and to pursue a research career in psychology
• Experience in conducting experiments and administering psychological tests
• Interest in cognitive-development and factors influencing academic performance
• Training in experimental and developmental psychology
• Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Application and Closing Date

Please direct all initial enquiries and applications to Dr Rebecca Bull (rebecca.bull@nie.edu.sg). In your application package, please include your resume, academic transcripts and a cover letter justifying your suitability for the position. Please address each of the selection criteria – both essential and desirable. Review of applicants will commence immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found. We regret only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Psychologist

The Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore’s mission is to provide professional, innovative, quality service and support in the areas of rehabilitation, early intervention, education, vocation and social integration for clients with cerebral palsy. We would like you to join us as a Psychologist.

Responsibilities
• Assess, identify and implement Therapy Programs for students, infants and children with special needs which include cognitive and functional rehabilitation.
• Evaluate & document clients therapy needs; monitor and evaluate their progress.
• To conduct clients psychological evaluations and assessments.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to provide holistic treatment for all clients with varying levels of disability.
• To conduct professional and educational talks/workshops and to assist/conduct relevant research as necessary.

Job Requirements
• A Master Degree in Applied /Educational/Clinical Psychology.
• Relevant work experience preferred but fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
• Member of Singapore Psychological Society.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Job Type: Full Time
Singaporeans and Singapore PR are preferred.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Candidates who meet the above pre-requisites are invited to submit their applications via email to recruit_hq@spastic.org.sg.

Clinical Hypnosis for Medical Problems

A workshop conducted by Associate Professor Gabriel Tan, Director of Clinical Psychology Programmes at the National University of Singapore and Tenley Fukui, a Clinical Psychologist and Hypnotherapist in private practice.

Date:    Friday, 1st June 2012

Time:    10am – 5pm

Venue: University Town

National University of Singapore

8 College Avenue West

Education Resource Centre

Level 2 Seminar Room 3

Singapore 138608

This workshop will be of interest to physicians, nurse-practitioners, and other clinicians working in hospitals and healthcare settings (including palliative care and rehab) as well as mental health providers including psychologists, counselors, social workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

For SPS members, a special rate of $100 has been extended if you could confirm your attendance by mailing your registration form and cheque by 18th May 2011, and $130 for those who send in after the 18th May 2011.