Research Assistant/ Executive (Developmental Psychiatry)

Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Allied Health

Job Description:

At the Department of Developmental Psychiatry, you are expected to work in a multidisciplinary team, and work with young persons presenting with mental health concerns. The department is moving towards a scientist-practitioner ethos, and your work will interface the clinical and research components of mental health.

Job Responsibilities:

You will be expected:

To have knowledge and theoretical background in working with young persons presenting with mental health issues
To conduct research procedures and develop research projects that aim to improve the mental health of young persons, including clinical programs and trials
To support the administrative and logistical requirements in research or special projects, including liaison with stakeholders, engagement with the community and management of data

In addition, for the Research Assistant role, you will be expected:

To conduct data processing procedures
To support data analysis and manuscript publication

Requirements:

Bachelor of Psychology in Psychology from an established university.
Preferably with relevant working experience.
Good interpersonal, social and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant work experience.

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.