Research Officer, Human Development

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a motivated Research Officer for the Institute for Human Development and Potential. The role involves supporting a major behaviour change intervention study aimed at improving health outcomes for young Singaporeans.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, managing participant recruitment, and ensuring data integrity during fieldwork. Experience in clinical or community settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day research activities and study coordination.
• Coordinate participant recruitment across multiple study sites.
• Conduct study procedures including anthropometric measurements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interest in nutrition/health research

Education

Degree in Psychology/Life Sciences/Nutrition

Tools

Excel

STATA

Job description

Research Officer (Human Development)

The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) focuses on research that aims to improve and impact the health and well‑being of Singaporeans across the life course.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and organized Research Coordinator/Officer to join the Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP). The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to support the implementation and evaluation of a large pragmatic trial of a behaviour change intervention targeting healthy lifestyle behaviours and weight loss maintenance in adolescents and young adults.

This role is well‑suited to early‑career researchers seeking hands‑on experience in intervention research, fieldwork, and applied health research in real‑world settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day research activities, including literature searches, preparation of study materials, documentation, and study coordination.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow‑up across multiple study sites.
• Organise and support site visits and data collection activities in community and/or institutional settings.
• Conduct study procedures to a high standard, including anthropometric measurements (e.g., height, weight) and administration of surveys and study protocols.
• Travel to off‑site locations across Singapore for data collection (transport costs reimbursed in accordance with A*STAR IHDP policies).
• Maintain accurate and organised study records in line with research governance and data management protocols.
• Support data entry, cleaning, and basic visualisation and analysis.
• Contribute to research reporting, including preparation of progress reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator, project managers, and wider research team to ensure timely and high‑quality project delivery.

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage participants professionally and sensitively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive, reliable, and ‘can‑do’ attitude.
• Willingness to travel across Singapore for fieldwork.
• Interest in nutrition, health, or lifestyle behaviour research.
• Prior experience working in clinical or community settings.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods, data collection, or basic data handling (e.g., Excel, STATA, or similar).

Qualification & Field of Study: Degree in Psychology/Life Sciences/Nutrition or a health‑related discipline.

Years Experience: 1–3 years