Research Assistant / Research Assistant (Senior) (CQM/ES)

Job Description

The Centre for Quantitative Medicine (“CQM”) in Duke-NUS Medical School invites applications from outstanding candidates to join a talented team of data analysts, data scientists and biostatisticians supporting cutting-edge research in a world class academic medical centre. The School embodies a strategic partnership between Duke University and National University of Singapore. It works closely with the Singapore Health Services cluster, a network of national specialty disease centres, hospitals, and polyclinics, to advance medicine and improve lives through cutting-edge research and education. CQM is an academic centre for quantitative scientists and strives to bring the quantitative science and biomedical research communities together.

We invite applications for a Research Assistant/Research Assistant (Senior) position for research studies related to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and hospital length of stay after general ward admission from the Emergency Department. This position will be under the supervision of Assistant Professor Seyed Ehsan Saffari.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include but not limited to:-

• Perform systematic review on the literature.
• Conduct data pre-processing and data cleaning using R software.
• Write scientific reports and contribute to research papers.
• Collaborate on multiple projects within the lab.
• Attend project meetings and join journal clubs.
• Perform other academic duties as required by the Principal Investigator(s).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or other related disciplines (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the appointment).
• Prior experience in analysing clinical data.
• Have prior experience with systematic reviews.
• Possess good communication and writing skills.
• Relevant prior work experience in research or healthcare will be advantageous.
• Self-motivated, a fast learner and team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have good work ethics and a positive working attitude.
• Proficient in MS Office applications; Proficiency in R programming will be an advantage.

Interested applicants can send their applications including a CV and Cover Letter. For enquiries about this position, you may contact Assistant Professor Seyed Ehsan Saffari via email at ehsan.saffari@duke-nus.edu.sg.

We review applications on a rolling basis and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.