Geriatric Rehab Research Assistant - Part-Time

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the area of rehabilitation for older adults. The successful candidate will manage research projects and collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and other team members.

Applicants should have a degree in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPC, along with at least one year of experience. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, study coordination, and ensuring proper data management practices.

Qualifications

• Expertise in the rehabilitation of older adults.
• Minimum of one year working experience.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the research project with the Principal Investigator.
• Coordinate day-to-day study operations.
• Maintain study documentation and recruitment logs.
• Ensure intervention fidelity and adherence.
• Conduct participant assessments and administer outcome measures.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Project coordination

Data management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

AHPC Registered Physiotherapist

Job description

Job Description

Research Assistant (in the area of rehabilitation of older adults) - BT

Job Description

Research Assistant (in the area of rehabilitation of older adults) - BT

Posting Start Date: 25/05/2026

Schemes of Service: Research

Division: Health and Social Sciences

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate all aspects of the intervention and study processes, including recruitment, planning, implementation, liaison with stakeholders, monitoring, data management, outcome evaluation and dissemination activities. This will be a part time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  
  

i. Coordinate day-to-day study operations, including project timelines, participant scheduling, and study logistics

ii. Maintain study documentation, recruitment logs, screening records, and project trackers

iii. Coordinate meetings and communications among investigators, support workers, clinicians, and participants

iv. Ensure intervention fidelity and adherence to the study protocol

v. Manage study resources and intervention materials as required

vi. Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up activities

vii. Support informed consent procedures in accordance with the study protocol and ethics requirements

viii. Maintain participant engagement and retention throughout the study

ix. Conduct participant assessments and administer study outcome measures according to protocol

x. Support the implementation of home-based exercise interventions

xi. Provide training, briefings, and ongoing support to support workers to enable the safe and consistent delivery of interventions

xii. Monitor participant progress and support exercise progression or modification within study guidelines and delegated scope

xiii. Liaise with support workers to monitor intervention delivery and adherence

xiv. Monitor and report adverse events or safety concerns in accordance with ethics requirements

xv. Collect, enter, and manage quantitative and qualitative study data

xvi. Ensure accurate, timely, and secure data management in compliance with institutional and ethics requirements

xvii. Support database maintenance, data cleaning, and quality checks

xviii. Support basic data analysis where required

xix. Assist with ethics documentation, study reporting, and audit preparation

Job Requirements

• Have relevant expertise in the rehabilitation of older adults
• Have a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
• AHPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Minimum of one year working experience
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
  
  

Key Competencies

• Able to conduct physiotherapy assessment and exercise prescription for older adults
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university
• Proficient in technical writing and presentation
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Show strong initiative and take ownership of work
• Competent in data entry, management, and basic research database use
• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve within study and clinical guidelines