Exercise Physiologist (Contract) at National Healthcare Group

National Healthcare Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KLARIS Singapore is seeking a dedicated exercise physiology researcher to support cardiometabolic health programmes. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized exercise prescriptions, perform CPET with metabolic cart, and integrate data with clinical and biomarker datasets.

Collaborating with clinicians, nutritionists and data scientists, you will contribute to publications, translate outputs into protocol pathways, and assist in ethics, grant applications, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Sport Science and Management or related disciplines.
• 3–5 years of experience in exercise physiology, preferably in cardiopulmonary, cardiac rehabilitation.
• Experience conducting CPET with metabolic cart.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or strong research interest.
• Strong understanding of cardiometabolic disease pathophysiology and exercise responses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive exercise and functional assessments for research participants and patients.
• Develop and implement individualized exercise prescriptions per study protocols.
• Perform CPET and functional capacity assessments and monitor safety.
• Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.
• Translate research outputs into prototype exercise pathways and participant education materials.
• Maintain accurate participant records and documentation.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Excellent written and verbal comms

Highly organised

Independent working

Translational research passion

Education

Bachelor’s in Sport Science and Management or related disciplines

Job description

Employer: National Healthcare Group

Location: Singapore, S00, SG

Contract: Contract, Full time, on site

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care and Exercise Management Conduct comprehensive exercise and functional assessments for research participants and patients enrolled in cardiometabolic health programmes. Develop and implement individualised exercise prescriptions in accordance with study protocols and participant needs. Perform comprehensive cardiorespiratory fitness evaluations using metabolic cart Conduct functional capacity assessments (6-minute walk test, sit-to-stand, grip strength, physical activity assessments, and other validated measures.) Monitor participant safety and physiological responses during exercise interventions and assessments. Contribute to integration of exercise data with clinical, metabolic and biomarker datasets Provide exercise education, counselling, and coaching to support behavioural change and adherence. Maintain accurate participant records and documentation.
• Research Activities Support the planning, implementation, and execution of research studies involving exercise, rehabilitation, lifestyle interventions, and digital health technologies. Collect, manage, and maintain research data in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Support ethics and grant applications and related research protocols Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, scientific reports, and conference presentations. Analyse functional, physiological and wearable-derived activity data Collaborate closely with clinicians, nutritionists, data scientists and external research partners Participate in academic publications and dissemination of research findings. Lead or co-author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific meetings and conferences Translate research outputs into prototype exercise or rehabilitation pathways and participant education materials Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of KLARIS research programmes and strategic initiatives.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical reasoning, scientific thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical and research audiences
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple research responsibilities
• Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary research teams
• Passion for translational research and advancing precision exercise and rehabilitation science

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Sport Science and Management or related disciplines
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in exercise physiology, preferably in cardiopulmonary, cardiac rehabilitation
• Experience conducting cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) with metabolic cart
• Demonstrated research experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals (or strong research interest)
• Strong understanding of cardiometabolic disease pathophysiology and exercise responses
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join KLARIS?

• Be part of high-impact precision cardiometabolic research with clear clinical translation
• Access to advanced research infrastructure, exercise testing facilities and digital health technologies
• Protected research time with strong academic and clinical mentorship
• Clear career progression within academic–clinical research
• Opportunity to help shape future precision exercise and rehabilitation services in Singapore