Research Assistant/Associate (Centre for Sustainable Medicine)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a motivated Research Assistant or Research Associate to lead education and research delivery within the Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM). You will coordinate education programmes, manage cross-functional workstreams, and contribute to translating research into policy and practice across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific.

The role oversees a small team, shaping how sustainable healthcare is taught and scaled, with responsibilities spanning curriculum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required for Research Assistant.
• Master's degree in any discipline is required for Research Associate.
• A background in medicine, public policy, public health, sustainability and environmental sciences, or education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and education programme activities within CoSM.
• Coordinate CoSM's education portfolio including MSc and Executive Fellowship.
• Oversee timetabling, faculty coordination, and student engagement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and delivery across formats.
• Supervise a small cross-functional team aligning with strategic priorities.

Skills

Research coordination

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

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

1. Research and education programme leadership
   • Undertake research related to sustainable healthcare education, system transformation, among others, contributing to the Centre's broader research agenda
   • Coodinate 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
2. 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
3. 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

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.

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