Research Officer/Associate (Ref: NHCS/RO/RA/AA)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heart Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd (NHCS) seeks a Research Officer/Associate to advance data science and healthcare analytics in cardiovascular research. You will contribute to data-driven studies, support large-scale data processing on the HEALIX platform via SingCLOUD, and help lead junior researchers in a collaborative environment with regional and global partners.

The role emphasizes statistical modelling, machine learning, NLP, and strong programming in Python and R, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or Epidemiology is preferred. Coursework in Computer Science, Data Science, Biology, or a related quantitative field will also be considered.
• Experience with study design and conventional statistical models
• Good understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and/or NLP concepts and algorithms
• Proficiency in Python and R programming languages
• Knowledge of SQL is preferred
• Documented proof of: (i)Measles (or MMR - Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and (ii) Tdap vaccination received within the last 10 years, as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor progress of research projects within NHCS/NHRIS
• Collaborate with data science and IT teams to develop data pipelines
• Perform data mining, cleaning, and quality assurance on large healthcare datasets
• Apply ML, DL, and NLP methods to healthcare data
• Supervise junior researchers and contribute to research collaborations with partners

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

NLP

Statistics

Education

Biostatistics / Applied Statistics / Epidemiology (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

SQL

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National Heart Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd

Research Officer/Associate (Ref: NHCS/RO/RA/AA)

Job Category: Research

Posting Date: 15 Aug 2026

We are seeking a Research Professional with expertise in data science and healthcare analytics, and a strong interest in cardiovascular research, statistical modelling, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will be part of the data science research team at the National Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre of Singapore (NHCS), reporting to the Principal Investigator. The team collaborates with local and global research institutions and multiple industry partners to advance data-driven cardiovascular research through innovative analytical approaches.

You are responsible for the progress of research projects under your care and are expected to demonstrate research expertise and capability in areas such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing applied to healthcare data. You will support the development, integration, and analysis of large-scale healthcare datasets through the national HEALIX platform on SingCLOUD, including data mining, processing, quality assurance, and documentation. Additionally, you will assist the Principal Investigator in leading and supervising junior researchers, collaborate with IT administrators to enhance data pipelines, and be actively involved in research collaborations with partners to identify data-driven research opportunities. The selected candidate will be offered employment on two-year renewable contractual terms.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or Epidemiology is preferred. Coursework in Computer Science, Data Science, Biology, or a related quantitative field will also be considered.
• Experience with study design and conventional statistical models
• Good understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and/or NLP concepts and algorithms
• Proficiency in Python and R programming languages
• Knowledge of SQL is preferred
• Documented proof of:

(i)Measles (or MMR - Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and

(ii) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination received within the last 10 years, as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act.

Applicants without these vaccinations may apply if they commit to completing the required vaccination(s) before work commencement, upon successful job offer.