Research Assistant (BISI)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI), part of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role supports PIs, coordinates research activities, and maintains stakeholder relationships across teams.

The successful candidate will assist with research administration, study management, and data-related tasks, contributing to a dynamic, interdisciplinary research program focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Public Health or related health field.
• Academic/healthcare setting experience advantageous.
• HBRA knowledge advantageous.
• Experience with research project management.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tools.
• Team player, able to work independently.
• Motivated, proactive, goal-oriented.
• Keen interest in behavioural and implementation sciences for translation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research administration to ensure activities comply with regulations and policies.
• Assist with study management, budget tracking and timelines, and PI queries.
• Prepare and coordinate programme progress reports.
• Provide admin support to PIs’ workstream; coordinate meetings and calendars.
• Procure or liaise for materials needed for research; work with vendors.
• Assist with data collection or analysis as required in research projects.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work or as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Research administration

English proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Behavioural Science

Public Health

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (BISI)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean-Med-Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 08/10/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant in the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The centre aims to improve population health and well-being and healthcare delivery by accelerating evidence-based practice through the use of behavioural and implementation science. More information on the centre is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/bisi/. Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The incumbent will work closely with the principal investigators (PIs) to support research in BISI and contribute to the centre’s research strategies. They would be the point of contact between staff, external parties (i.e. stakeholders, collaborators) and the PI. The incumbent will also act as the main administrator for the PIs workstream. They will work with a team of researchers and admin staff on a regular basis to assist with research projects. They will play a crucial role in shaping and executing research agenda, ensuring timely delivery of projects, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and working with the Centre’s main admin core

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with research administration to ensure that research and related activities are performed in accordance with institutional regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures, including preparation of ethics (eg. IRB) and other regulatory/institutional documents and maintenance of PI file as required.
• Assist with research activities led/appointed by the PI such as study management, monitoring and tracking study budget and timelines, answering questions related to the study and working with other researchers/PIs.
• Prepare and coordinate reports on programme progress for a variety of audiences.
• Provide administrative support to the PIs’ workstream. This includes coordination of meetings, logistical support for visitors and staff and managing of the PIs’s calendars.
• Procure or acquire materials needed for research and liaise with vendors.
• Assist with data collection or analysis as required in research projects.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work or as assigned by the leadership.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s in Psychology/Behavioural Science/Public Health or any discipline related to health, biomedical sciences or economics.
• Relevant experience within an academic or healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Working knowledge in research ethics and HBRA is advantageous.
• Experience with research project management
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to operate effectively within a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and project management tools.
• A team player with an ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.
• Keen interest in the areas of behavioural and implementation sciences for research translation and communication will be advantageous.

What Being Successful In The Role Looks Like

The successful hire works closely, collaboratively and competently as part of an interdisciplinary team within BISI. They are excellent in writing and presentation and has exceptional grantsmanship and project management skills. He or she can perform data analysis/data visualization and willingly learns from others and shares knowledge with others. They fit into, supports, and builds up BISI’s open and positive work culture.

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

For general enquiries, contact person: Amrita Dutta ([e-mail])

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 28059

Req ID: 28059