Research Assistant (Dept of Psychological Medicine)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant (Psychology) for a research project under the CoTV5 Grant in the Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be made on a 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension.

The RA will work closely with the Principal Investigator to transform research plans into tangible outputs, supporting literature reviews, data collection, analysis and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology or related discipline
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with investigative nature and attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interest in mental health, behavioural or clinical research
• Prior research experience and experience with statistical software (SPSS, R) would be advantageous

Responsabilités

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the research project
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare research materials
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling and follow-up activities
• Collect, manage and maintain research data per study protocols
• Assist with data analysis and preparation of research reports
• Support ethics and regulatory submissions, including IRB documentation
• Liaise with project stakeholders and team members
• Provide administrative and logistical support for project activities
• Assist with any other duties as assigned by the PI

Connaissances

Independent working

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Interest in mental health research

Formation

Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology

Outils

SPSS

R

Description du poste

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

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant (Psychology) for a research project under the CoTV5 Grant in the Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Department of Psychological Medicine at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is committed to advancing mental health through high-quality psychiatric teaching and training (undergraduate and postgraduate) while serving as a leading centre for mental health research in Asia, integrating education and research with clinical service within the National University Health System (NUHS). More information on the department is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/pcm/. Appointments will be made on a 2-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible for, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator (PI) to transform research plans into tangible outputs.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will work closely with the research team and relevant stakeholders to support the smooth conduct of the research project. The RA will:

• Assist with the implementation and day-to-day operations of the research project;


• Conduct literature reviews and support the preparation of research materials;


• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling and follow-up activities;


• Collect, manage and maintain research data in accordance with study protocols;


• Assist with data analysis and preparation of research reports;


• Support ethics and regulatory submissions, including IRB-related documentation;


• Liaise with project stakeholders and research team members;


• Provide administrative and logistical support for project activities; and


• Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that may be assigned by the PI.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology or a related discipline;


• Be able to work independently and in a team, with an investigative nature and attention to detail;


• Have good knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office applications;


• Demonstrate a strong interest in mental health, behavioural or clinical research; and


• Have prior research experience and experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, or equivalent), which would be advantageous.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.