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Research Fellow

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Job Description

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute for Brain and Behavioural Health (IBBH) focuses on translational mental health research. The IBBH seeks to understand, prevent, and address mental health challenges over the life course.

The Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory (CSL) at Duke-NUS Medical School studies biological, behavioural, and societal dimensions of sleep and mental health. Research topics include identifying the drivers and consequences of sleep problems during adolescence, and testing interventions for improving cognitive performance and mental well-being. The postdoctoral research fellow will lead studies on sleep and behavioural health in student populations. Study methods include surveys, collection of field data using wearables, and laboratory assessments of cognition, mood, and melatonin. Responsibilities include project management, co-designing studies, analysing behavioural datasets, and preparing reports and manuscripts.

Job Requirements

  • PhD in psychology, neuroscience, the biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Have a strong track record of leading and publishing human research studies in psychology and/or the medical sciences.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants, and to work in a team-based setting.
  • Have strong computer and/or analytical skills.
  • Prior experience with R or other programming languages is preferred but not required.
  • Able to work flexible hours to cover research study events.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter that describes the applicant's specific interest in joining the Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory under the IBBH.

Please note that we typically recruit postdoctoral research fellows for a minimum two-year commitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Req ID: 34382

Job details

Title
Research Fellow
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Outram Campus
Published
Sep 17, 2026
Closes:
Nov 16, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Health Science
Field
Other Health Science Specialty...

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for this Research Fellow position?

You need a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, the biomedical sciences, or a related discipline and a strong record of leading and publishing human research studies. Prior experience with R or other programming languages is preferred but not required. See how to become a postdoctoral research fellow.

🧠What does the Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory research focus on?

The laboratory studies the biological, behavioural, and societal dimensions of sleep and mental health, including the drivers and consequences of sleep problems during adolescence and interventions for cognitive performance and mental well-being. Methods include surveys, wearable field data collection, and laboratory assessments of cognition, mood, and melatonin.

🔬What are the main responsibilities of the postdoctoral research fellow?

You will lead studies on sleep and behavioural health in student populations, manage projects, co-design studies, analyse behavioural datasets, and prepare reports and manuscripts. You will also collect field data using wearables and run laboratory assessments of cognition, mood, and melatonin.

📝What should I include in my application?

Submit a CV and a cover letter describing your specific interest in joining the Chronobiology and Sleep Laboratory under IBBH. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For help, read how to write a winning academic CV.

📍Where is the role located and what is the time commitment?

The role is based at Duke-NUS Medical School, Outram Campus in Singapore. The laboratory typically recruits postdoctoral research fellows for a minimum two-year commitment, and you should be able to work flexible hours to cover research study events. Explore Duke-NUS research rankings.

💻Is programming experience required for this sleep research role?

No, it is not required, but prior experience with R or other programming languages is preferred. Strong computer and analytical skills are essential because the role involves analysing behavioural datasets from surveys and wearable devices. Browse more postdoctoral research jobs.

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