Research Intern (HD4 WP4)

Cambridge CARES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge CARES in Singapore is seeking a research intern to support the development and implementation of study measures, focusing on documentation, protocols, and participant materials.

You will assist with recruitment materials, study resources, data collection, and coordinating activities, while maintaining records and preparing progress summaries. This role offers exposure to health research in collaboration with local academic partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant background in health sciences, environmental science, public health, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
• Interest in clinical and health research involving human participants.
• Good writing, organisation, and documentation skills.
• Interest or experience in developing study protocols and research material.
• Good knowledge of Excel, R, and data-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Able to collaborate effectively with the wider research team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining study protocols, SOPs, study materials, and other research documentation.
• Assist with developing recruitment materials, participant instructions, questionnaires, and other study resources.
• Support planning and coordination of research activities, including participant recruitment, data collection, and field-testing.
• Organise and maintain study records, documentation, and research databases.
• Assist with reviewing de-identified study data and identifying missing or inconsistent information.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and basic summaries of study progress and findings.
• Work closely with the research team to ensure procedures and materials are clear and aligned with the protocol and ethics requirements.

Skills

Research documentation

Study coordination

Data management

Excellent writing

Education

Relevant degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

Health-Driven Design for Cities (HD4) aims to investigate how Singapore’s environment shapes residents’ daily behaviours and long-term health outcomes. It will generate actionable evidence for public agencies and policymakers to improve the health and longevity of all Singaporeans.

In phase 1 of the project, we are testing new ways of measuring the factors that may influence people's health. We are recruiting a research intern to support the development and implementation of the measures, with a focus on research documentation, study protocols, and participant-facing materials.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and maintaining study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), study materials, and other research documentation.
• Assist with developing recruitment materials, participant instructions, questionnaires, and other study resources.
• Support the planning and coordination of research activities, including participant recruitment, data collection, and field-testing.
• Organise and maintain study records, documentation, and research databases to support accurate and consistent study implementation.
• Assist with reviewing de-identified study data and identifying missing or inconsistent information where required.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and basic summaries of study progress and findings.
• Work closely with the research team to ensure study procedures and materials are clear, practical, and aligned with the study protocol and ethics requirements.

Requirements:

• Relevant background in health sciences, environmental science, public health, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
• Interest in clinical and health research involving human participants.
• Good writing, organisation, and documentation skills.
• Interest or experience in developing study protocols and research material.
• Good knowledge of Excel, R, and data-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Able to collaborate effectively with the wider research team.

Company Overview

The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES) was established in 2013 as the University of Cambridge’s first research centre outside the UK. It brings together researchers from the University of Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore to work on problems relevant to Singapore and the world at large. Cambridge CARES is funded by the Singapore government through its Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE).