Research Assistant (Dept of Pharmacology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a passionate Research Assistant to support educational research studies and provide administrative efficacy. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least 2 years of administrative experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves administering coursework programs and managing educational project budgets. Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Art or related disciplines is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in an academic or health setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer MSc in Medical Pharmacology coursework program.
• Prepare DSRB/IRB-related documentation for education research projects.
• Manage budgets and grants for education-related projects.
• Conduct surveys and perform statistical analysis on educational project data.
• Supervise and train students involved in education projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Art or related disciplines

Tools

MS Office

SPSS

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant/ Research Associate in the Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our academic and research staff have outstanding research publication and grant funding track records in research areas such as cancer pharmacology, neuropharmacology, immunopharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug discovery and development. Pharmacology is the anchoring department for the Drug Discovery and Optimisation Platform (DDOP), Memory Aging Cognitive Centre (MACC) at NUHS, and the NUS Neuroscience Phenotyping Core (NPC). The Department also has a strong presence in University-level research institutes including the Cancer Science Institute (CSI), and the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) Neuroscience and Immunology Programs. More information on the department is available at Home - Pharmacology (nus.edu.sg).

Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis with an option to renew.

Purpose of the post

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Research Assistant. This role encompasses both educational research studies support as well as the need for administrative efficacy to deliver the planned programmes for Department Education Team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administration of MSc in Medical Pharmacology coursework programme.
2. Prepare DSRB/IRB-related to education research projects.
3. Manage budgets and grants of education-related projects.
4. Assist in conducting surveys and performing statistical analysis on data obtained from educational projects.
5. Supervise, guide, and train students involved in education projects.
6. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.
7. Any other duties assigned by Reporting Manager
8. This list should not be regarded as exhaustive, and the postholder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this post.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Science, Art or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably within an academic or health system setting.
• Be able to work independently and in a team, meticulous, possess excellent organizational & coordination skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Have knowledge of data analysis & digital communication tools or applications, e.g., SPSS;
• Knowledge of grant administration and grant finance are an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Associate Prof Judy Sng at [e-mail]

Formal application

Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to the NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.