Temp Research Assistant

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support and coordinate research projects in the Research Department. You will assist with coordinating studies, scheduling follow-up visits, data entry and database maintenance, and help prepare manuscripts for journals.

You will work 21 hours per week, with duties including data collection from interviews and recruitment support, under supervision.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of research projects.
• Coordinate follow-up visits with research participants.
• Data entry and maintenance of the database.
• Data collection from participant interviews.
• Schedule research assessment rooms and reception areas.
• Assist and support in research recruitment.
• Assist in manuscript preparation for submission to journals.
• Any other tasks assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

GCE A level or Diploma

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Position: Temporary Research Assistant

Department: Research

Job Description:

To assist, support and co-ordinate research projects being conducted in the department.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the coordination of research projects
2. Coordination in research participants’ follow up visits
3. Data entry and maintenance of database
4. Data collection from participant interviews
5. Managing in the scheduling of the research assessment rooms and reception area
6. Assist and support in research recruitment
7. Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to journals
8. Any other tasks assigned

Requirements:

Competency

1. Good communication and interpersonal skills
2. Willing to learn

Educational and Professional Requirements

1. GCE ‘A’ level or Diploma holder. Open to those on Uni break
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Do note this is a temporary position, and we will only require the candidate to commit 21 hours per week, or the equivalent to 5 half-days.

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.