Research Assistant

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, through the Dementia Research Centre in Singapore, is seeking a Research Assistant to help build digital health and cognitive healthcare solutions. You will design and implement web and mobile applications, work with researchers and clinicians, and contribute to data‑driven research projects.

The role emphasises collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, strong coding skills, and the ability to translate research needs into usable software with attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; candidates with a Diploma and relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong hands-on experience in full-stack application development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience in developing backend services using Node.js.
• Experience in developing web applications using React.
• Experience in developing mobile or cross-platform applications using React Native.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and deployment environments.
• Experience building responsive and mobile-compatible web applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web and mobile applications supporting digital health and cognitive healthcare initiatives.
• Build responsive, user-friendly front‑end interfaces using React and React Native.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and application logic using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions following established development practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance across web and mobile platforms.
• Participate in software testing, deployment, and release activities.
• Deploy, manage, and maintain cloud‑based applications and services on AWS.
• Support application monitoring, performance tuning, security, and reliability improvements.
• Assist in implementing development workflows, version control, and deployment pipelines.
• Contribute to system documentation, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with researchers, clinicians, UI/UX designers, and other developers to translate research requirements into digital solutions.
• Participate in product ideation, prototyping, and iterative development activities.
• Contribute to the development of digital cognitive assessment tools, healthcare applications, and related technologies.
• Support the integration of research‑driven features, analytics, and data‑driven functionalities into user‑facing applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on research and innovation projects.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

React

React Native

AWS

Responsive web apps

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Diploma with relevant industry experience

Tools

Git

Job description

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) (DRCS) conducts human research in neuropsychology, neuroimaging and biomarkers to advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and related conditions, and integrates digital platforms and artificial intelligence in translational research for cognitive disorders. The Centre offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, access to state-of-the-art core facilities, and valuable opportunities for hands‑on experience in dementia research. We are looking for amotivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our team, focusing on building digital solutions targeted at cognitive and mental healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-stack application development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web and mobile applications supporting digital health and cognitive healthcare initiatives.
• Build responsive, user-friendly front‑end interfaces using React and React Native.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and application logic using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions following established development practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance across web and mobile platforms.
• Participate in software testing, deployment, and release activities.

Cloud infrastructure and system operations

• Deploy, manage, and maintain cloud‑based applications and services on AWS.
• Support application monitoring, performance tuning, security, and reliability improvements.
• Assist in implementing development workflows, version control, and deployment pipelines.
• Contribute to system documentation, technical specifications, and operational procedures.

Product development and collaboration

• Work closely with researchers, clinicians, UI/UX designers, and other developers to translate research requirements into digital solutions.
• Participate in product ideation, prototyping, and iterative development activities.
• Contribute to the development of digital cognitive assessment tools, healthcare applications, and related technologies.
• Support the integration of research‑driven features, analytics, and data‑driven functionalities into user‑facing applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on research and innovation projects.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; candidates with a Diploma and relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong hands‑on experience in full‑stack application development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience in developing backend services using Node.js.
• Experience in developing web applications using React.
• Experience in developing mobile or cross‑platform applications using React Native.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and deployment environments.
• Experience building responsive and mobile‑compatible web applications.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality software.

Preferred

• Experience in participating in digital product development projects, hackathons, or innovative technical initiatives.
• Experience with cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles and implementation of user‑centred design.
• Experience in working with healthcare, digital health, research, startup, or product development environments.
• Experience integrating analytics, AI, machine learning, or data‑driven features into applications.
• Active GitHub portfolio or examples of deployed applications.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.