Research Assistant (ALCNS)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant (ALCNS) to support a clinical research project within the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies. The appointment runs for one year from 1 September 2026 with possible extension.

The role involves coordinating meetings, assisting in ethics processes, participant recruitment, data collection and analyses, and preparing reports or manuscripts. English proficiency and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health science with good results.
• Honours degree preferred.
• Experience in conducting research.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (SPSS, Jamovi, R).
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Bilingual ability (e.g. Mandarin/Malay/Tamil) preferred for participant communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general management and provide administrative support to the project.
• Handle day-to-day operations at study sites, assist with ethics applications, recruitment, intervention delivery, data collection and follow-up.
• Conduct literature reviews and/or systematic reviews.
• Perform data entry and data analyses.
• Prepare progress reports and manuscripts for the project.
• Maintain professional conduct and records per policies and procedures.
• Work on additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science

Honours degree preferred

Tools

SPSS

Jamovi

R

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (ALCNS)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 02/07/2026

Job Description

Research Assistant (Full-time)

Appointment period: 1 year (1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027), with a possibility of extension.

Duties

Required

• oversee the general management and provide administrative or other support to the project (e.g., organising regular research meetings, recording meeting minutes)
• undertake the day-to-day operations of the project at the study site(s) (e.g., assist in ethics applications and amendments, assist in obtaining project agreement, recruitment of participants, provision of intervention, data collection and follow-up on participants)
• conduct literature reviews and/or systematic reviews
• conduct data entry and data analyses
• prepare progress reports and/or manuscripts for the project
• maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures
• work on other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• have at least a Bachelor’s degree with good results, and a health science background (e.g., nursing/public health/ allied health or related disciplines);
• having an Honours degree is preferred/ an advantage;
• have experience in the process of conducting research;
• be able to work independently and with a team, be proactive towards work, and pay attention to detail;
• have knowledge of computer and data analysis applications (such as SPSS, Jamovi and R);
• have fluency in English, with good written and communication skills;
• be bilingual (e.g. Mandarin/Malay/Tamil), preferably, as the appointee may need to communicate with participants who speak only their mother tongue.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in research for randomised controlled trials and project management.