Precision Exercise Physiologist for Translational Research

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLARIS at NHG Health in Singapore seeks a Research Exercise Physiologist to support precision exercise interventions within cardiometabolic programmes. You will conduct assessments, tailor exercise prescriptions, and contribute to translational research aimed at improving health outcomes.

You will collaborate with clinicians, nutritionists and data scientists, manage participant records, and participate in publications and presentations to advance precision exercise research.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive exercise and functional assessments for research participants and patients enrolled in cardiometabolic health programmes.
• Develop and implement individualized 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
• Support 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 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 development and continuous improvement of KLARIS research programmes and strategic initiatives

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Scientific thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Translational research

Education

Bachelor’s in Sport Science and Management

Job description

KLARIS at NHG Health in Singapore seeks a Research Exercise Physiologist to support precision exercise interventions within cardiometabolic programmes. You will conduct assessments, tailor exercise prescriptions, and contribute to translational research aimed at improving health outcomes.

You will collaborate with clinicians, nutritionists and data scientists, manage participant records, and participate in publications and presentations to advance precision exercise research.