Research Asst (Locum)

NHG Health Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

NHG Health is seeking a motivated Research Assistant (Locum Contract) to support AI-driven dysphagia and neural drive projects within the Speech Therapy Department. The role focuses on data collection, device setup, patient screening, and coordination of research activities.

The ideal candidate is a fresh Biomedical Science graduate with strong organizational and communication skills, able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates in Biomedical Science or related fields are welcomed.
• Candidates should be highly motivated, reliable, and possess excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills are essential and beneficial for data handling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the research team with data collection and the set-up of communication and swallowing devices.
• Screen and recruit patients for studies and conduct audio recordings of swallowing sounds.
• Annotate recordings and perform user experience surveys; assist with testing of preliminary prototypes.
• Handle administrative tasks, maintain accurate research documentation, and manage grant cashflow reimbursements.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and grant requirements, and collaborate with the team as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Recruiting patients

Project coordination

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Tools

Audio recording devices

Job description

Research Assistant (Locum Contract) Neural Drive: 8 hrs/week ; AI dysphagia 16 hrs / week

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our Speech Therapy Department, supporting exciting projects that leverage AI and technology to address speech and swallowing impairments.

What you'll do: You'll play a vital role in supporting our research team with data collection, set-up of communication and swallowing devices, and project coordination. Your responsibilities will include screening and recruiting patients, conducting audio recordings of swallowing sounds, annotating these recordings, performing user experience surveys, and assisting with the testing of preliminary prototypes. You'll also handle administrative tasks, maintain accurate research documentation, manage timely grant cashflow reimbursements, and ensure compliance with research protocols and grant requirements.

What we're looking for: You should be highly motivated, reliable, and possess excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills. Basic computer skills are essential. Most importantly, you should be team-oriented, willing to learn, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why join us: This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates in Biomedical Science or related fields to gain valuable research experience. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that could transform speech therapy practices, whilst developing your skills in clinical research, data management, and patient interaction.