Research Officer (IHDP)

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Officer to join the Translational Neuroscience group. The role focuses on maternal and child sleep research within existing cohort studies, requiring analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative statistical tools.

The successful candidate will plan research protocols, track data from sleep devices, conduct literature reviews, and support scientific writing. This role offers a chance to improve health and well-being for Singaporeans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Biomedical Science or related fields required.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative statistical tools.
• Experience in scientific writing for conferences and peer-reviewed papers.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates research study protocols and training.
• Liaises with collaborators inside and outside the institute.
• Handles data tracking and collection for sleep tracking devices.
• Cleans and codes longitudinal datasets.
• Performs literature reviews and supports scientific writing.
• Presents research findings internally and externally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experience using SPSS

Experience using STATA

Experience using R

Education

Degree in Psychology, Biomedical Science or related fields

Tools

SPSS

STATA

R

Job description

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.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated Research Officer to join the Translational Neuroscience group, to work on maternal and child sleep research within existing cohort studies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocols, including training of staff
• Liaison with collaborators within and outside of the research institute
• Data tracking and data collection activities (include contacting participants) for sleep tracking devices
• Data cleaning and data coding of longitudinal datasets, including actigraphy and questionnaires
• Performs comprehensive literature reviews and support scientific writing of abstracts and/or peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Presents and communicates research findings internally within the team and externally (e.g. conference)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Psychology, Biomedical Science or related fields of discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using quantitative statistical tools such as SPSS, STATA or R
• Experience in scientific writing (e.g. Conference abstract, peer-reviewed papers)
• Research experience with observational cohorts, clinical or industrial studies would be an advantage

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.