Research Assistant (Clinical Research and Public Health)

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant (1 year, Clinical Research and Public Health Projects)

We are looking for a Research Assistant for research projects on risk communication in clinical trials and public health research. The candidate will have the opportunity to undertake training/gain experience in health research.

Major duties of the Research Assistant will include:
 Conduct literature review
 Prepare and submit of human subject ethics protocols
 Construct and program online surveys
 Recruit research participants and assist with data collection and data analysis
 Assist with the editing and preparation of research reports and manuscripts
 Assist with the project management and provide secretarial support to the project(s)

Requirements:
 Strong communication skills and (academic) writing skills
 Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary
 Be well-organized and have an eye for detail
 Knowledge of empirical research (e.g., clinical trials, surveys, interviews) and quantitative research methods in health and medicine

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experiences:
 Experience in conducting research in one or more of the following types of research: clinical trials, clinical/public health survey studies, qualitative studies
 Experience in analyzing data using statistical software (e.g., R or Stata).
 Have interest in clinical trials and public health research

Recruitment is open immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s Degree in health, medicine, psychology or relevant fields

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Department : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 24541