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We are looking for a motivated and talented scholar to pursue a MA in Psychology (Developmental Psychology).

This individual will contribute to the ASTAR-funded “Sociometric Play-based Remediation of Individual Neurodevelopmental Trajectories (SPRINT)” project, led by PI Prof. Victoria Leong at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/empower/about-us). This project aims to create a home-based, play-driven intervention using AI and smart toys to support early cognitive development in high-risk infants, guide parents in real time, inform scalable early-intervention policies, 

 The successful candidate will participate in social neuroscience research with infants and parents, including dyadic EEG acquisition and analysis, with families from diverse backgrounds, and will also contribute to interdisciplinary work such as program evaluation and policy translation.

 Pre-requisites:

• A 1^st or 2^nd Class Upper Honours Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience in EEG acquisition and analysis (preferred)
• Skills in computational programming (preferred)
• Experience in conducting psychological research with children (desirable)
• Experience in human-subjects data collection and analysis (e.g., interviewing and coding transcripts) (preferred)
• Excellent written and spoken command of English (IELTS: 7)
• GRE test scores if did not graduate from a Psychology programme at Autonomous Universities in Singapore
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Excellent social and teamwork skills

 About the Project:

The Sociometric Play-based Remediation of Individual Neurodevelopmental Trajectories (SPRINT) project aims to develop a home-based, play-driven personalized intervention to enhance early cognitive development in infants identified by AI screening as high neurocognitive risk. Using AI-powered sociometric profiling and instrumented toys, it tailors interventions to parent-child interaction patterns across social, sensorimotor, and neurophysiological domains. The proof-of-concept study will assess feasibility for infants at risk of ASD, ADHD, or developmental delays. By empowering parents with real-time feedback and personalized guidance, SPRINT seeks to promote healthy neurodevelopment, reduce reliance on clinical services, and inform health-economic and policy frameworks for scalable, early interventions improving lifelong wellbeing. The Research Scholar will gain experience by working on several major aspects of the project.

Location of the programme:

The candidate will be part of a vibrant pool of graduate students in the Psychology programme at NTU's Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research (EMPOWER) Centre. Click here for more details. Located in the heart of South-East Asia, Singapore is an ultra-modern city-state offering impeccable infrastructure, superb food, and celebrated multiculturalism. The climate is warm year-round. Nanyang Technological University, located at the west of the island, is the fastest-rising university in the world’s Top 50 and ranked 13th globally. NTU is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities.

This MA position is funded full-time from August 2026 for a period of two years (fees and stipend included). Both Singaporean and international candidates are eligible to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by sending an email to Prof. Victoria Leong ([email protected])(with their CV [Email Subject: MA Scholarship Application].  Application for the Aug 2026 intake starts from 1 Nov 2025 and closes on 15 Dec 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and the successful applicant will be expected to enroll in the Psychology MA programme in Aug 2026.

Please direct all research related queries pertaining to the research to: [email protected]

Application and other technical enquiries should be directed to [email protected].

We are looking for an experienced full-time Research Fellow to work closely with a team of researchers, led by PI - Professor Victoria Leong, and to drive and fulfill research deliverables and milestones within a tight timeline. 

The candidate is expected to render strong research support to the Centre’s Director, Professor Victoria Leong and collaborators, on basic and translational projects with a focus on early childhood development. Experience with coordinating complex / multi-stakeholder research projects (on an international level) is desirable.

The successful candidate will lead data collection efforts for research studies to be conducted in Singapore, lead data analysis in selected core sociometrics domains and work closely with the computational modelling team to learn patterns or profiles that can be used to predict a child’s developing cognition. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with PI and administrative team to render strong administrative support and to ensure timely scientific and financial reporting to the funder. 

Experience of project management in a commercial / industry setting is highly desirable. The successful candidate may also assist with research dissemination activities, which may include workshops, seminars and public outreach activities.

Interested applicants are encourage to send in their applications via NTU online portal – Refer to this LINK for more info. We will begin reviewing applications from June 2024 onwards, until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  

We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant (Psychology) to assist Prof Victoria Leong to conduct focus groups with parents, clinicians and stakeholders on the adoption of the SPRINT intervention. The successful candidate is expected to:  

• Assist in the setup and execution of experiments; 
• Ensure that all experimental protocols are followed; 
• Plan, prepare, and run focus group activities with parents, clinicians and other interested parties; 
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate data from experiments; 
• Assist in data analysis and the preparation of reports and presentations for dissemination; 
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, and prepare reports for regular review. 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Interested applicants are encourage to send in their applications via NTU online portal – Refer to this LINK for more info. We will begin reviewing applications from June 2024 onwards, until all positions are filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.