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Research Assistant (ALCNS)

National University of Singapore

Singapore

On-site

SGD 20,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to manage project operations and support research activities. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in nursing, psychology, or public health, and have experience in project management and interventional research. The position offers a one-year appointment with an attractive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with research project management is preferred.
  • Experience in conducting interventional research is required.
  • Fluency in English and good communication skills with patients.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and assist in project management and administrative support.
  • Conduct literature searches and data analysis using SPSS.
  • Assist in ethical application and data collection.

Skills

Literature review
SPSS
Good communication skills
Research project management

Education

Degree in nursing/psychology/public health

Tools

MS Office
PowerPoint

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore



Job description:

Job Description

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

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 an 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 : 29969

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