Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology’s newly established Core Support Faculty. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is dedicated to providing excellent and affordable care to patients. This mission is driven tirelessly by a staff united by a common identity – to support patient care through best-in-class medical practices informed by insights from cutting-edge clinical and translational research. More information on the Department’s research portfolio may be obtained from https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/obgyn/.

The Core Support Faculty will be comprised of a Senior Research Fellow, a Bioinformatics Specialist and a Clinical Research Co-Ordinator / Clinical Research Assistant (clinical study recruitment, ethical approvals, data collection and management, sample acquisition, this role). The successful applicant for this role will be expected to work closely with the other Core Support Faculty members, establishing a strong team working environment with productivity, collaboration and service as key operating parameters. In the role of Clinical Research Coordinator and Research Assistant, the applicant will work across the NUS and NUH campuses to support nascent research projects run by investigators in the Department. A key part of this role (and the Core Support Faculty generally) is to develop the preliminary data, publications, funding applications and investigator expertise necessary to launch the careers of world-leading clinician and basic scientists working in obstetric and gynaecological research.

Appointments will be made on a one (1) year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for very high performing staff.

Purpose of the post

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has established a Core Support Faculty to drive research productivity and opportunity for emerging researchers. A key focus of the Core Support Faculty is to promote the careers and productivity of junior investigators (both clinician scientists and translationally-focused basic scientists). Key deliverables for the role will be the rapid generation of high-impact publications, the rapid receipt of competitive grant funding, a rapid increase in the uptake of higher research degree candidacies (especially PhDs), the provision of technical training to the Department, and the support of clinical trials.

The successful applicant will report to the Director of Research, and work closely with a range of junior investigators from a broad cross-section of obstetric and gynaecological disciplines. The Successful applicant will be expected to work closely with senior members of the Department, including Visiting Professors. The successful applicant for this role will be expected to work closely with the other Core Support Faculty members, establishing a strong team working environment with productivity, collaboration and service as key operating parameters.

The successful applicant must be results driven, self-directing, and perform at a very high level. If you want to be part of the team that will shape women’s and newborn health in Singapore and across the ASEAN region then we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for:

1. Oversee the general management of delegated projects;
2. Provide administrative and secretarial support to delegated projects, such as organizing regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team and collaborate with the study sites and other stakeholders;
3. Undertake the day to day running of the project(s) at the study site, e.g. Collaborate with team members at the study sites, recruitment, data collection, sample collection and management at hospital(s);
4. Conduct literature searches, using SPSS to enter data, and analyse data and maintain trial database, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
5. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
6. Manage ethical submissions and on-going compliance, including PDPA;
7. Play a support role in the drafting of papers and funding applications;
8. Demonstrate the ability to multitask effectively while supporting multiple projects across the department;
9. Coordinate grants related to Clinical Research and other types of research;
10. Provide logistics and administrative support;
11. Assist with any other duties that are delegated by the PI or supervisors.

Qualifications

The successful applicant should:

1. have a Bachelor’s degree in science-related field, nursing or equivalent; CRC experience (with demonstrated track record of supporting successful studies) will be a strong advantage;
2. be able to work meticulously, independently and as a team player;
3. good understanding of GCP, familiarity with research-based principles; and
4. have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS office, PowerPoint;

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to A/Prof Matthew Kemp at kemma@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 : Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29911