Research Associate, Community Respiratory Virus Epidemiology

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a full-time Research Associate (with potential to be appointed as Research Fellow) to lead community-based epidemiologic work on influenza, COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viruses in Singapore. The role involves managing field operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or higher with relevant trial/epidemiologic experience, strong communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above with at least 2 years post-qualification work experience in clinical trial and/or epidemiologic study management
• GCP certification or training beneficial
• Excellent project management, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager and lead day-to-day operations of community-based research on respiratory virus epidemiology and vaccination
• Coordinate, train, supervise and motivate team members for participant enrolment and follow-up in community/outreach settings
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Develop enrolment and follow-up targets, timelines and progress monitoring
• Maintain data quality and study documentation across field and lab activities
• Coordinate clinical specimens collection, transport, storage and management
• Manage study finances including incentives, reimbursements and vendor payments
• Liaise with ethics, regulatory, funding bodies and external partners
• Assist investigators with protocol development, budgeting, grant administration and reporting
• Draft written study reports and assist with other administrative duties
• Be flexible with irregular working hours as needed

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Independent work

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

REDCap

Job description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a full-time Research Associate (with potential to be appointed as Research Fellow) to lead community-based epidemiologic work on influenza, COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viruses in Singapore. The role involves managing field operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or higher with relevant trial/epidemiologic experience, strong communication skills, and the