Job Description

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Associate/Research Fellow (Research Manager) in the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The centre aims to improve population health and well-being and healthcare delivery by accelerating evidence-based practice through the use of behavioural and implementation science. More information on the centre is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/bisi/ . Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension .

Purpose of the post

The successful hire is expected to lead and coordinate BISI's research initiatives. You will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our strategic research agenda, ensuring timely delivery of projects, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development and organise BISI’s research programme to support its strategic direction and mission.
• Lead the tracking, timely reporting and development of research budgets and individual projects, including existing grants and future funding bids, such that the research and project work can be delivered efficiently.
• Monitor research progress, and identify and implement project management interventions to keep research activities on track.
• Plan and monitor research design, data collection, data storage, documentation and reporting in line with the highest ethical standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.
• Oversee project teams, staff allocation, budgeting and procurement processes to support programme productivity and continuity.
• Prepare and coordinate reports on programme progress for a variety of audiences.
• Regularly communicate with BISI management team and stakeholders, internal and external (e.g., relevant government ministries).

Qualifications

The candidate should possess:

• A Master’s or PhD in Psychology/Behavioural Science/Public Health or any discipline related to health or biomedical sciences.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project/programme management experience with the ability to juggle and complete multiple projects with diverse stakeholders within an academic or healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge in research ethics and HBRA is advantageous.
• Experience supporting the full cycle of Institutional Review Board activities, from application, management, documentation and reporting for studies involving human participants.
• Ability to write, edit, and produce reports and other formal documents of communication.
• Ability to produce, manage and understand financial documents, particularly in the context of research grants.

Qualifications

• Successful management and coordination of research staff, including research assistants, students and interns.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and project management tools.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• A team player with an ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.
• Keen interest in the area of behavioural and implementation sciences for research translation and communication will be advantageous.

Application

What Being Successful in the Role Looks Like

The successful hire works closely, collaboratively and competently as part of an interdisciplinary team within BISI. He or she is excellent in writing and presentation and has exceptional grantsmanship and project management skills. He or she can perform data analysis/data visualization and willingly learns from others and shares knowledge with others. He or she fits into, supports, and builds up BISI’s open and positive work culture.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Shao Chuen, at sctong@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 : Dean-Med-Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 27328