Research Assistant/Associate (Centre for Sustainable Medicine)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant or Research Associate at the Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) to coordinate education and research delivery at Kent Ridge Campus.

You will manage education portfolios including MSc and Executive Fellowship, supervise a small team, oversee timetabling, lecturer coordination, and reporting, and help translate research into policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Research Assistant).
• Master's degree in any discipline; relevant fields advantageous (Research Associate).
• Experience in research and/or education programme delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and education programme delivery across MSc, Executive Fellowship, and undergraduate courses.
• Coordinate timetabling, faculty coordination, student engagement & reporting.
• Develop curricula and deliver teaching across formats with focus on climate and health.
• Supervise a small cross-functional team aligned to Centre priorities.
• Coordinate budgeting, procurement and grant management processes.
• Support HR processes including recruitment and onboarding.
• Translate research into policy and practice with dissemination activities.

Skills

Research coordination

Education programme management

Team supervision

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Grant management software

Knowledge management tools

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant/Associate (Centre for Sustainable Medicine)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean-Med-Centre for Sustainable Medicine

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 24/08/2026

Job Description

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, shaping the health of populations for generations to come. The National University of Singapore is tackling this crisis through its Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM), working to accelerate the transition to low‑carbon, climate‑resilient health systems.

Purpose of the Post

We invite applications for a motivated Research Assistant or Research Associate to play a central role in the education, research, and operational delivery of CoSM at the National University of Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of our education programmes, managing cross‑functional workstreams that enable effective research and education programme execution across the Centre, and contributing to the translation of research into policy and practice.

The successful candidate will oversee a small team and shape how sustainable healthcare is taught, implemented, and scaled across Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific.

Key Responsibilities And Roles Include

• Research and education programme leadership
  • Undertake research related to sustainable healthcare education, system transformation, among others, contributing to the Centre’s broader research agenda.
  • Coordinate and deliver CoSM’s education portfolio, including the MSc and Executive Fellowship in Sustainable Healthcare, undergraduate courses, and in‑hospital clinical education.
  • Oversee core academic activities such as timetabling, faculty and guest lecturer coordination, student engagement, and reporting.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and delivery of teaching across multiple formats (e.g. lectures, workshops, online modules), with a focus on climate and health, and health system sustainability.
  • Supervise and mentor a small cross‑functional team working across research and education delivery, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s strategic priorities.
• Operations and programme coordination
  • Coordinate operational processes that underpin the successful implementation of the Centre’s research and education programmes and initiatives, including:
  • Managing financial and procurement processes, including budgeting, expense monitoring, raising purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and invoice processing.
  • Overseeing full cycle grant management, from coordination of funding proposals to ensuring timely reporting and effective administration.
  • Supporting human resource processes in collaboration with Centre leadership, including recruitment and onboarding, and facilitating formation of new research and delivery teams as the Centre scales its work.
• Strengthen internal delivery systems, including knowledge management structures, workflow documentation, SOPs, and digital tools that enhance programme quality and coordination.
• Research translation and impact
  • Contribute to academic publications, technical reports, policy briefs, and thought pieces that extend the reach and application of the Centre’s research.
  • Support the translation of research outputs into frameworks, tools, and communications for decision‑makers in government, healthcare institutions, and international organisations.
  • Help ensure research activities are aligned with CoSM’s broader strategy and impact goals.

Qualifications

The applicant must:

For Research Assistant: Hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline.

For Research Associate: Hold a master’s degree in any discipline. A background in medicine, public policy, public health, sustainability and environmental sciences, or education is advantageous.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Centre for Sustainable Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30179

Req ID: 30179