The Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC) is seeking for talented Research Fellow to join our team under the new Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI). As an agency under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, A*STAR’s primary mission is to support economic growth through science and technology as well as talent development.

Job Responsibilities:

•       Contribute to the planning and execution of studies to better understand the role of sensory and psychological factors that influence food intake and eating behaviour.
•       Coach and develop junior staff in the appropriate scientific methodologies and statistic data analysis, including the interpretation of data.
•       Proactively collaborate with Scientists within SIFBI, relevant Research Institutions at A*STAR, national and international collaborators to develop interdisciplinary research that combines behavioural and physiological approaches to understanding human food intake.

Education and experience

•           Candidates must possess a PhD in Psychology or Human Nutrition, with a focus on eating behaviours.
•             Experience in initiating studies that explore eating behaviours, food preference and food intake is essential.

•            Experience in leading independent research studies. 
•       Strong knowledge and proficiency in statistics and the statistical tools required to analyse and interpret data from behavioural nutrition, sensory, observational food intake, behavioural questionnaire and eating behaviour studies.
•             2-3 years’ experience in conducting research on food intake research and exposure to sensory and food intake methods and analysis.
•            Track record of experience in the preparation of manuscripts for peer review publication and presentations of findings at scientific meetings. 
•              Individuals with experience in one or more of the following research areas involving human subjects are encouraged to apply: behavioural nutrition, consumer science, sensory science, food intake and/or food selection/preferences.

Key Skills:

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
•  Ability to mentor junior research staff
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations