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Research Opportunities

Research Opportunities

Research Opportunities

Neurological and behavioural disorders comprise a significant proportion of the global burden of disease. Our NBD programme comprises of research groups that investigate molecular, developmental, systems, neurodegenerative and cognitive neuroscience.

Our world-class research teams will provide excellent opportunities to train PhD or MD students to become independent scientists in various areas of neuroscience.

For the elective courses, students are able to choose any other graduate courses offered at NUS by searching through respective faculty/ department’s website. Some of the elective course that students can take including the following courses which are hosted by NGS (NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering), subjects to availability.

Learn more about the PhD Programme.

Learn more about our MD/PhD Track.

Research Opportunities

Neurological and behavioural disorders comprise a significant proportion of the global burden of disease. Our NBD programme comprises of research groups that investigate molecular, developmental, systems, neurodegenerative and cognitive neuroscience.

Our world-class research teams will provide excellent opportunities to train PhD or MD students to become independent scientists in various areas of neuroscience.

For the elective courses, students are able to choose any other graduate courses offered at NUS by searching through respective faculty/ department’s website. Some of the elective course that students can take including the following courses which are hosted by NGS (NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering), subjects to availability.

Learn more about the PhD Programme.

Learn more about our MD/PhD Track.

Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders Programme: Thesis Mentors

Name	Research Topic	Lab	Email	Contact
Cao, Mian Assistant Professor	Investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of dysfunctional synaptic membrane trafficking in neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease, and reveals the potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of these diseases.	Duke-NUS	mian.cao@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 1096
Claridge-Chang, Adam Associate Professor	Models of cognitive and emotional dysfunction in Drosophila melanogaster	Duke-NUS	claridge-chang.adam@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6601 6963
De Paola, Vincenzo Visiting Professor	We study human neural circuit wiring and dysfunction in neuropsychiatric conditions. We focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the synaptic life cycle (i.e. synapse formation and elimination) and axon degeneration/regeneration. Our ultimate goal is to find new ways to harness brain plasticity for neurological repair.	Duke-NUS	Vincenzo.DePaola@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 6382
Gooley, Joshua J Associate Professor	Chronobiology, human circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation	Duke-NUS	joshua.gooley@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 7430
Je, Hyunsoo Shawn Associate Professor	Developing circuit-based mouse models of neuropsychiatric diseases, including schizophrenia, autism, and depression. Understanding cell and molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity	Duke-NUS	shawn.je@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6601 1260
Lee, Tih-Shih Professor	Brain-computer interface, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder	Duke-NUS	tihshih.lee@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 7461
Nishiyama, Jun Assistant Professor	Synaptic Function and Dysfunction in Neuropsychiatric Disorders.	Duke-NUS	jun.nishiyama@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 1906
Sun, Alfred Assistant Professor	1) Developing and utilizing novel human neural cells based models as better proxy for disease phenotypes ex vivo. Current focuses: neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders 2) Design-based making of synthetic neural cells.	Duke-NUS	alfred.sun@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6601 6841
Tan, Eng King Professor	Genetic epidemiology, pathophysiologic studies of diseased genes and experimental therapeutics in neurodegenerative diseases	Duke-NUS	gnrtek@sgh.com.sg	+65 6326 5003
Wang, Hongyan Professor	Neural stem cell self-renewal, asymmetric cell division, neuronal degeneration	Duke-NUS	hongyan.wang@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 7740
Zhang, Su-Chun Professor	Neural degeneration and regeneration	Duke-NUS	su-chun.zhang@duke-nus.edu.sg	+65 6516 4386

Research Appointments

We also often have opportunities for Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and Associates.

Please click here to go to our "Careers" page for Research Appointments and Vacancies under Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders Programme.