Job Description
Job Title:  Research Associate (HSRPH /FJ)
Posting Start Date:  13/01/2026
Job Description: 

Job Description

The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include coordinating, organising and participating in research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following:

  • Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
  • Conducting literature reviews and scoping reviews; synthesize and summarize research findings.
  • Support data acquisition, cleaning, management, and basic descriptive analysis.
  • Assist with the preparation of data visualizations, reports, presentations, and research materials.
  • Support the preparation of documentation for ethics submissions and study protocols under supervision
  • Assist with the preparation of grant-related documents, progress updates, and final reports to stakeholders.
  • Provide coordination support for project activities, including scheduling, meeting documentation, and milestone tracking.
  • Help with the organization of academic events such as conferences, seminars, and training workshops.
  • Support project management activities and contribute to research presentations, including occasional project demonstrations where applicable.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Biostatistics / Data Science / Epidemiology (with strong quantitative focus)
  • Basic knowledge of at least one statistical software package (e.g. STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, Excel)
  • Familiarity with reference management software (e.g. EndNote, Zotero) and literature screening tools (e.g. COVIDENCE, Rayyan.ai)
  • Interest in learning data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau) is desirable
  • Experience assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, or conference presentations will be an advantage
  • Possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Capable of working independently while also being a collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable mindset
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to liaise professionally with clinicians, researchers, and technical staff