Specialist Associate, Brain Health Lab (1-year contract)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Specialist Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role supports clinical research studies in the Brain Health Lab, focusing on early relational health in child development and mental health.

Appointments will be on a 1-year contract with potential extension. You will work with the Principal Investigator and research team to recruit participants, manage study data, and contribute to meetings.

Qualifications

• Holds a polytechnic diploma in relevant fields such as early childhood, psychology or nursing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with ability to support colleagues.
• Genuine interest in working with infants and young children and partnering with parents.

Responsibilities

• Supports new parents in bonding with their child and tailors goals with each family.
• Assists with participant recruitment and informed consent for trials.
• Collects information from families per study protocols.
• Maintains project databases with team members.
• Organizes research group documents and data files.
• Contributes to project meetings.
• Be available on designated weekend on-call days (likely 1-3 days per month).

Skills

Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative team player

Interest in infants & children

Education

Polytechnic Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education, Early Intervention (Special Needs), Psychology Studies, Nursing or related programmes

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Specialist Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Department of Paediatrics is known for its continuous successions of distinguished teachers who have given Singapore a solid foundation in paediatric medicine during the early years of nation building. Apart from providing medical education in paediatrics, the department is deeply committed in scientific research. The Brain Health Lab (Singaporebrainhealth.org) focuses on translational research in child development and mental health. Appointments will be made under a 1-year contract in the first instance, and may be extended subsequently.

Purpose of the post

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly team of clinical researchers in the Brain Health team. The Specialist Associate will provide research support for clinical research studies, in particular an early relational health study, and work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Supports new parents in bonding with their child, which includes reviewing parental strengths, providing opportunities to strengthen relationships, and tailoring individualized goals with each family
• Assists with participant recruitment and informed consent at the start of the trial
• Collects necessary information from families according to study protocols
• Maintains project databases with respective team members
• Ensures proper organization of the research group's documents and data files
• Contributes to research meetings for the project
• Be available on designated weekend on-call days (likely 1-3 days per month)

Qualifications

• Holds a Polytechnic Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education, Early Intervention (Special Needs), Psychology Studies, Nursing or related programmes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Competent in verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes positively to team success
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with infants and young children, and in partnering with parents and caregivers to support children's development and well-being

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.