Centre for Music and Health (CMH)
The Centre for Music and Health is inviting applications for the role of a full-time Research Associate. This role is offered with a 1-year contract, up to 16 months. The RA will contribute to a project in which our CMH team, in collaboration with external partners, will be developing Tools for Health Research and Evaluation in Arts and Heritage (THRivE). The toolkit will provide tools and scales that may be used by artist and musician practitioners, individuals and organisations in the heritage field, as well as community/gov't stakeholders, to evaluate the impact of arts and heritage activities on health and well-being. The RA will be involved in literature reviews, manuscript writing, the publication process, and the development and design of the actual digital THRivE toolkit. The RA would also assist the public launch of the toolkit. The RA will be liaising with community stakeholders to help with the dissemination and use of the toolkit.
Responsibilities
• Conduct literature reviews, systematically synthesize and distill information, contribute to manuscript writing
• Assist with creation of THRivE Toolkit
• Reach out to and work with community and government stakeholders, artist and musician practitioners and arts/heritage organizations to implement toolkit for outcome evaluation
• Assist with THRivE launch and dissemination of THRivE
• Assist in developing content for THRivE website
• Oversee training of CMH Student Assistants, Volunteers, and Research Interns as needed
• Assist with writing up, communicating and disseminating findings/results (in conferences, popular science forums, blogs, social media, etc) as appropriate
Qualifications
• A recognised master’s degree in Psychology, Public Health, Medicine, or another area of relevance to Arts/Heritage or Health/Wellbeing
• At least 1 year of prior research experience
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills, and academic/research abilities
• Some background experience in arts/heritage and/or health-related areas is strongly desired
• Experience with empirical research experimental design, data collection and analysis is strongly desired
• Good organisational skills, and able to juggle multiple tasks concurrently
• Able to work independently, but also a good team player
• Adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Duration and Other Details
• Position available from July 2025
• 1 year contract, up to 16 months
• Competitive salary and benefit
To apply, please include a cover letter, outlining your background and interest in the position, sharing why you would be a good fit for this role. Please also submit your curriculum vitae, names and contact information for 3 references.
Enquiries about the position can be sent to cmh@nus.edu.sg
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Department : Dean's Office (YST Conservatory of Music)
Job requisition ID : 29064