Research Assistant (Optometrist)

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant, Optometrist. The candidate will be working under the Eye N’ Brain Research Group, Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.

Myopia is reaching epidemic magnitudes in Asia, and especially in Singapore. The Eye N’ Brain Research Group are developing and testing novel light-based strategies for safe and passive myopia prevention and control. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in a school-based trial focused on evaluating a novel therapy for myopia prevention and control. Collaborating closely with scientists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, educators, child psychologists and public health experts, the candidate will contribute to the advancement of innovative approaches to myopia prevention and control in Singapore and the world.

Appointments will be made on a yearly contract basis renewable up to 3 years.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team.
• Support the PI in the preparation and execution of the study.
• Adhere to ethical and university regulations while conducting the study.
• Offer administrative support by coordinating meetings and events for the project.
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines according to Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Identify, recruit, and schedule participants for the study.
• Obtain informed and voluntary consent from participants.
• Provide clear guidance to participants regarding protocol expectations.
• Execute the study protocol and ophthalmic procedures meticulously.
• Collect and record data safely.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of clinical study documentation.
• Ensure the proper organization and management of data records and study files.
• Handle other ad hoc tasks such as social media announcements, website updates, as required.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

• Be a licensed optometrist registered with the Singapore Optometrists and Opticians Board.
• Have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in science or a related field).
• Have strong expertise in optometry and more specifically in performing ophthalmic investigations in children within the research context of myopia.
• Have Experience in a clinical research environment is desirable.
• Have good communication skills
• Have a friendly demeanour, and the capacity to collaborate within a team structure.
• Be capable to work autonomously with a curious and investigative mindset.
• Be effective coordination skills.
• Have a keen attention to details.
• Have good writing skills.

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to the Dr Raymond Najjar, Eye N’ Brain Research Group, Department of Ophthalmology, NUS at rpnajjar@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, and full contacts of one (1) referee to this job portal.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal or

Email to: rpnajjar@nus.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Ophthalmology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 25833