Research Assistant

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Singapore is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies. The role involves overseeing a research project on death conversations and advance care planning, providing administrative support, conducting systematic reviews, and data analyses. Candidates with a degree in relevant fields and experience in research will be preferred. This is a great opportunity for those aspiring to pursue a Master’s or PhD. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing, health science, psychology or sociology is required.
• Good communication skills in English are essential.
• Experience in conducting research projects is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general management of the project.
• Provide administrative support to the project.
• Conduct systematic reviews and data analyses.

Skills

Knowledge of computer and data analysis applications

Good communication skills in English

Education

Degree in nursing, health science, psychology or sociology background

Tools

SPSS

MS Office

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUSCareer Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

National University of Singapore

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS)

Research Assistant (Full time)

Appointment period: 1 year

Job Description

A full-time Research Assistant position in the team led by Dr Darryl Ang is available at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore. The selected candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator in the research projects relating to death conversations and advance care planning.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to further their experience in research with a view to a Master’s and/or PhD with the Principal Investigator.

Appointment will be made on a 12-month contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension, depending on the project commitments and candidate’s career objectives.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

1. oversee the general management of the project
2. provide administrative and other support to the project
3. conduct systematic reviews
4. conduct data entry and data analyses
5. assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project
6. work on other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. have a degree in nursing, health science, psychology or sociology background
2. have knowledge of computer and data analysis applications (such as SPSS and MS Office)
3. have good communication skills with colleagues and fluency in English
4. have experience in the process of conducting research projects will be an added advantage

Application

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

Applicants should be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a CV and full contacts of 3 referees via the NUS Careers Portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.