Research Associate (CBDS/WK)

Duke-NUS Medical School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School seeks a capable researcher to advance a genomics and precision medicine project. You will conduct literature reviews, help prepare ethics submissions, and design and run qualitative and quantitative studies across Singapore and beyond.

You will analyse data with NVivo and Qualtrics, contribute to manuscripts, policy documents and conference abstracts, and support project coordination within a multidisciplinary Office of Research team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field; senior candidates considered for more senior roles.
• Experience with qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups) and/or quantitative survey research; mixed-methods experience a plus.
• Interest in genomics, precision medicine, implementation science, health policy, bioethics or related fields.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail; commitment to high-quality research.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication; ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations.
• Strong project management, organizational skills; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to study protocols and questionnaires.
• Prepare and submit ethics applications to IRBs and support ongoing ethics reporting.
• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret qualitative studies (interviews, FGDs).
• Develop, pilot, and evaluate surveys to assess views and experiences.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using NVivo, Qualtrics and other tools; support mixed-method integration.
• Lead or contribute to writing manuscripts, reports, policy documents, abstracts, and other outputs.
• Present findings to academic, clinical, policy, and public audiences through various forums.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Research writing

Project management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

NVivo

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Description

CREPSING (Collective Reflective Equilibrium in Practice in Singapore) explores the ethical and societal considerations regarding the implementation of genomics and precision medicine in Singapore. Using mixed-methods research, this project seeks to understand community and stakeholder experiences and perspectives on population genomics screening and to co-design policies for the ethical, equitable and socially responsible implementation of population genomics screening.

The successful candidate will contribute to research examining the implementation of population genomics screening and precision medicine in Singapore. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the development of study protocols and questionnaires.
• Prepare and submit ethics applications to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and support ongoing ethics reporting.
• Design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative research studies, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions.
• Develop, pilot, and evaluate questionnaires and survey instruments to assess community and stakeholder views and experiences.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate methodological approaches and software tools (e.g., NVivo, Qualtrics) and support the integration of findings from mixed-methods studies.
• Lead or contribute to the timely preparation, writing, and submission of manuscripts, reports, policy documents, conference abstracts, and other research outputs.
• Present research findings to academic, clinical, policy, and public audiences through workshops, stakeholder engagements, conferences, and dissemination activities locally and internationally.
• Support the overall management and coordination of research projects, including participant recruitment, data collection, stakeholder engagement, organisation of meetings and workshops, and other administrative and operational activities as required.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Human or Clinical Genomics, Genetic Counselling, Implementation Science, Health Policy, Bioethics, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or another relevant biomedical, health or social science discipline. Candidates with higher credentials may be considered for more senior appointments.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methods (e.g. conducting interviews, focus group discussions and thematic analysis) and/or quantitative survey research. Experience with mixed-methods research is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of one or more of the following areas: genomics, precision medicine, implementation science, health policy, bioethics or applied social science research. Familiarity with clinical genomics practice or population screening programmes would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality and accurate research.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality research reports, manuscripts and presentations
• Highly motivated, organised and proactive, with strong project management and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills, including experience preparing manuscripts, reports, grant applications or policy documents appropriate to career stage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department : Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34281