Research Assistant (Centre for Sustainable Medicine)

Job Description

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, shaping the health of populations for generations to come. The National University of Singapore is tackling this crisis through its Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM), working to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient health systems.

Purpose of the post

We invite applications for a highly motivated Research Assistant to work with the Principal Investigator and study team members to manage and conduct various research projects towards sustainable medicine, ensuring successful and timely completion of projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The individual will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Carry out research operations and administration duties such as the preparation of grant, ethics review applications, manuscripts, reports and other relevant documentation of study-related matters
• Engage in a variety of research-related activities including literature searches and reviewing, preparation of research materials, participant recruitment and scheduling, data collection, entry and analysis
• Conduct and transcribe interviews, perform study measurements in accordance with the highest of research standards, under supervision by research team members
• Perform other administrative and basic project management support to the research projects, as assigned by the Director/Principal Investigator
• Function as an effective, collaborative and dynamic team player as part of the wider CoSM team

Appointments will be made on a 12-month contract basis with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. 1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in disciplines related to any of the following
      1. Implementation and behavioural science
      2. Public health and health services research
   2. Have a keen interest in sustainability, behavioural sciences and/or health services;
   3. Be a team player with an ability to work independently;
   4. Be resourceful, adaptable and meticulous;
   5. Be willing to undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures;
   6. Have excellent command of spoken and written English;
   7. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills;
   8. Have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, EndNote
   9. Experience in research related to implementation/behavioural science is an asset for this position

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Lee Hui Shuang, at hslee@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Centre for Sustainable Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 25585