Job Description

This job description outlines a position for a Research Associate/Fellow (Data Scientist) in Data Science at the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) within the National University Health System (NUHS). The role is focused on leading data science components in research programmes aimed at improving primary care. Here are the key aspects of the job:

• Data Management: Acquire, manage, and curate clinical and research data in compliance with ethical and security standards.
• Concept and Algorithm Development: Innovate in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Contribute to data analysis, reporting, and publication using advanced methods.
• Research Preparation: Lead and assist in preparing research studies, grant proposals, ethics applications, and presentations.
• Research Management: Coordinate research activities, mentor/train researchers and clinicians, and conduct workshops and seminars.
• Oversight: Supervise data science and biostatistics support staff and potentially students.
• Trend Awareness: Stay informed about current and emerging trends in data science.
• Committee Membership: Participate in the DFM research committee.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Master’s or PhD in Data Science or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in medical statistics, data science, and applications across various domains.
• Skills in processing and analyzing large datasets, data wrangling, visualization, big data analysis, and machine learning.
• Expert skills with at least one data analysis environment (e.g., R, Stata or SAS).
• Skills in machine learning and programming proficiency in languages like JavaScript and Python will be desirable
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent organizational, coordination, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter expressing their interest in joining the Department of Family Medicine. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29022