Research Assistant (LCPC/SS)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lien Centre for Palliative Care (LCPC) at Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a Research Assistant / Research Associate to support ongoing qualitative research in palliative and end-of-life care. You will work with senior investigators on studies involving patients, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary academic setting.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, managing data, preparing ethics submissions, and liaising with stakeholders while ensuring

Qualifications

• Must have strong organisational and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin or Malay, with interview capability.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Sensitive and professional handling of palliative care populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews and focus groups with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
• Manage qualitative data including transcription, coding and organisation.
• Prepare study-related documents including ethics submissions, progress reports and study materials.
• Liaise with clinical and institutional stakeholders as required.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Bilingual English/Chinese or Malay

Independent worker

MS Word

MS Excel

Sensitivity and professionalism

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with 1–2 years of research experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Lien Centre for Palliative Care (LCPC) at Duke-NUS Medical School invites applications for a Research Assistant / Research Associate to support ongoing qualitative research in palliative and end-of-life care.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior investigators on studies involving patients with serious illness, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals. This role offers hands‑on experience in qualitative (and selected quantitative) palliative care research within a multidisciplinary and collaborative academic environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
• Manage qualitative data, including transcription, coding, and organisation
• Prepare study‑related documents, including ethics submissions, progress reports, and study materials
• Liaise with clinical and institutional stakeholders as required
• Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant research experience, in a related discipline (e.g. Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related fields)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Prior experience or demonstrated training in qualitative research methods; familiarity with quantitative methods is an advantage
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin or Malay, with the ability to conduct research interviews due to the nature of the work
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Sensitivity and professionalism when working with palliative care populations