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 HR_Faculty@singaporetech.edu.sg if you have any enquiries relating to this contract research position.

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 HR_Faculty@singaporetech.edu.sg if you have any enquiries relating to this contract research position.