Research Assistant (CARE/TKY)

Job Description

The candidate will act as a liaison between study participants and members of the research team and work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate. The duties will include but not limited to the following: -

• Perform tasks and support data collection and recruitment of the research project.
• Screen and recruit study participants.
• Obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and complete assessment.
• Compile relevant study participants’ data and maintain proper documentation.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Implementation Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences orother related disciplines.
• At least 2 year's prior research experience in healthcare and/or research environment is preferred.
• Able to multi-task and have good time management skills.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Able to converse in at least 2 national languages (English/Mandarin/Malay/Tamil) as the role involves recruitment of study participants.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Covid-19 Message

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Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.