Research Assistant (ALCNS)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare research is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support various projects at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. This role involves overseeing project management tasks, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing data using SPSS. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in nursing, psychology, or public health, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative environment, enhancing your professional skills while making a difference in the field of healthcare. If you are passionate about research and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing/psychology/public health or related disciplines required.
• Experience in project management and conducting interventional research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project leader with project management and administrative support.
• Conduct literature searches and analyze data using SPSS.

Skills

Research Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Public Health

Tools

SPSS

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

National University of Singapore

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS)

Research Assistant

Appointment period: 1 year in the first instance, with a possibility of extension up to 1 year.

Expected commencement of work: ASAP

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the project leader with the following:

1. oversee the general management and assist in the administrative and secretarial support to project (e.g. organizing regular research meetings, meeting minutes recording);
2. assist in literature review and manuscript preparation;
3. conduct literature searches, using SPSS to enter data, analyze data and maintain trial databases, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the projects;
4. undertake the day to day running of the project at the study site (such as assist in ethical application and amendment, recruitment, provision of intervention, and data collection in study sites);
5. maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
6. work on other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. have a degree in nursing/psychology/public health or related disciplines;
2. experience working with research project management or having a honors degree will be preferred;
3. experience in conducting interventional research;
4. be able to work independently and with a team, have an investigative nature and attention to detail;
5. have knowledge of computer applications (such as SPSS and MS Office, PowerPoint); and
6. have good communication skills with patients and colleagues, and fluency in English.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in project management and interventional research.

Formal application:

Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a CV and full contacts of 3 referees.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 27331