Research Fellow

SINGAPORE EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SINGAPORE EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE invites applications for a research position focused on Medicine/Epidemiology. You will undertake studies; publish results in international journals and disseminate outcomes at professional conferences, contributing to the department's external visibility while maintaining health and safety compliance.

You will work independently in a dynamic environment and support grant applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Medicine, Epidemiology, life sciences or related disciplines is required.
• Excellent scientific writing skills with experience in manuscripts and grant applications.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research-related studies and assist investigators and consultants under supervision.
• Publish research outcomes in journals of international standing.
• Attend and present at academic conferences to enhance external visibility of the department.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
• Must be able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Scientific writing

Grant writing

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

PhD in Medicine/Epidemiology/Life sciences

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake research-related studies and assist the Investigators and/or Consultants in the successful execution of the project(s), under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigators and Collaborators which may include examination of human subjects.
• Publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to publish and disseminate the result of research and projects in other reputable outlets.
• Attend and present research findings and papers at academic and professional conferences, and to contribute to the external visibility of the department.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
• Must be able to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess a PhD in Medicine, Epidemiology, life sciences and any other relevant disciplines
• Has excellent writing skills with experience in scientific manuscripts and grant applications
• Medical background or prior work in a healthcare environment is preferrable.
• Team player and possess good interpersonal skills