Total 2,673 research officer job vacancies in D05 Clementi New Town, Hong Leong Garden, Pasir Panjang

Job Description

Duke-NUS embodies a strategic partnership between Duke University and National University of Singapore. It works closely with the Singapore Health Services cluster which is a network of national specialty disease centres, hospitals and polyclinics, to advance medicine and improve lives through cutting-edge research and education.

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services and Systems Research (“HSSR”) at Duke-NUS is a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services. The programme’ s focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

The selected candidate will work in Cardiovascular Health Research Services Unit established under the CArdiovascular DiseasE National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE) national clinical translational programme. He/she will assist a team of health economists and perform a variety of activities relevant to the planned economic evaluations for health interventions including but not limited to:-

Conduct literature reviews to evaluate the potential value of health innovations.

• Perform data cleaning, handling and analysis.
• Perform economic evaluations in healthcare (cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis or budget impact analysis) with guidance.
• Assist in drafting research abstracts and manuscripts.
• Assist in preparation of PowerPoint presentations to various stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of evaluation reports for the health economics team.
• Extract data from existing databases and published literature.
• Manage projects from start to end with guidance (i.e. develop research objectives and study design, perform data extraction and data collation, conduct data modelling, perform statistical analysis and engage and collaborate with various stakeholders).
• Support secretariat and administrative functions pertaining to the health economics team at HSSR.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health or other related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience with quantitative data.
• Adept at working with data, including processing raw data to visualise trends and deciphering patterns and ability to handle large data sets.
• Prior experience in various quantitative research methods will be advantageous.
• Experience or training in health economics will be an advantage.
• Have experience with R programming language, and a willingness to learn more applications.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a team, with dynamic reporting lines and multiple stakeholders.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Action-oriented, highly motivated and target-focused.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Partner and work with various teams in IME, to be the lead in FAB inventory management, logistic planning, and its related operations to always enable smooth operations and develop packaging solutions and taking the solutions from concept to production. Responsibilities will also include assisting in operations support in FAB clean rooms to ensure all rounded supports are provided.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

- Looking for a reliable, agile, and professional individual.

- Able to understand, look ahead, plans the production schedules etc, and provide day to day supports in materials / spare parts procurement, inventory and logistics management to ensure smooth Fab operations.

- Initiate, lead and provide day to day supports in all logistics needs and initiate material/spare parts procurements when required to ensure smooth Fab operations.

- Follow through all the orders initiated from the start of purchase till delivery. Ensure the orders are delivered are on time.

- Accountable for the inventories required to enable smooth FAB cleanroom operations.

- Work seamlessly with various stakeholders to ensure inventory adequacy and logistics efficiencies.

- Employ critical thinking and put-up good initiatives to move forward towards systematic inventory digitalization.

- Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Experience:

- Education: Diploma/Degree in engineering or supply chain discipline.

- Process strong customer service mind-set with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Preferably some knowledge of supply chain analytics, experiences in semiconductor / manufacturing environment, with good wide contacts with semiconductor material suppliers, equipment vendors.

- Fresh graduate can be considered as well.

We work at the intersection of microbiology and cancer therapeutics and are committed to driving the next frontier in cancer treatment. We are expanding our dynamic team and seeking a bright and enthusiastic scientist to explore the therapeutic potential of anaerobic bacteria in treating solid tumors. In this role, you will perform research to gain a deeper understanding of anaerobic bacterial biology. You will also be engineering anaerobic bacteria strains with improved therapeutic properties and testing them in animal models.

Responsibilities:

• Research & Development: Investigate the use of anaerobic bacteria as a therapeutic agent for solid tumors
• Experimental Design & Execution: Design and perform in vitro and in vivo (mouse) experiments, ensuring rigorous and reproducible results
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret experimental data; present findings at internal and external meetings
• Collaboration: Work closely with a broader multi-disciplinary team, including molecular biologists, immunologists, and geneticists
• Stay Updated: Maintain current knowledge of the literature related to bacterial cancer therapies and tumor biology
• Publication & Dissemination: Contribute to high-quality research papers and attend relevant conferences or symposia

Requirements:

• BSc in microbiology, life sciences, or related fields
• Prior experience in research or clinical lab in microbiology and/or cancer biology
• Strong understanding of tumor microenvironments, and the interaction between bacteria and human cells would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae and contacts of at least two referees to:

Dr Ian CHEONG

Senior Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: ian@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Partner and work with various teams in IME, to be the lead in FAB inventory management, logistic planning, and its related operations to always enable smooth operations and develop packaging solutions and taking the solutions from concept to production. Responsibilities will also include assisting in operations support in FAB clean rooms to ensure all rounded supports are provided.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

- Looking for a reliable, agile, and professional individual.

- Able to understand, look ahead, plans the production schedules etc, and provide day to day supports in materials / spare parts procurement, inventory and logistics management to ensure smooth Fab operations.

- Initiate, lead and provide day to day supports in all logistics needs and initiate material/spare parts procurements when required to ensure smooth Fab operations.

- Follow through all the orders initiated from the start of purchase till delivery. Ensure the orders are delivered are on time.

- Accountable for the inventories required to enable smooth FAB cleanroom operations.

- Work seamlessly with various stakeholders to ensure inventory adequacy and logistics efficiencies.

- Employ critical thinking and put-up good initiatives to move forward towards systematic inventory digitalization.

- Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Experience:

- Education: Diploma/Degree in engineering or supply chain discipline.

- Process strong customer service mind-set with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Preferably some knowledge of supply chain analytics, experiences in semiconductor / manufacturing environment, with good wide contacts with semiconductor material suppliers, equipment vendors.

- Fresh graduate can be considered as well.

Dr Zhang Dan Group: Assistant Research Officer

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to research on understanding the nature and functions of endomembrane contacts using yeasts Schizosaccharomyces pombe and Candida albicans as model systems. The successful candidate will support in maintaining lab infrastructure and research studies.

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Biological Sciences or related fields
• Prior experience with protein purification or lipid biology
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Passion for science and willingness to pursue graduate study is preferred

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three referees’ contacts/ reference letters) to:

Dr ZHANG Dan

Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: zhangdan@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant (1 year, Clinical Research and Public Health Projects)

We are looking for a Research Assistant for research projects on risk communication in clinical trials and public health research. The candidate will have the opportunity to undertake training/gain experience in health research.

Major duties of the Research Assistant will include:

• Conduct literature review
• Prepare and submit of human subject ethics protocols
• Construct and program online surveys
• Recruit research participants and assist with data collection and data analysis
• Assist with the editing and preparation of research reports and manuscripts
• Assist with the project management and provide secretarial support to the project(s)

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills and (academic) writing skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary
• Be well-organized and have an eye for detail
• Knowledge of empirical research (e.g., clinical trials, surveys, interviews) and quantitative research methods in health and medicine

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experiences:

• Experience in conducting research in one or more of the following types of research: clinical trials, clinical/public health survey studies, qualitative studies
• Experience in analyzing data using statistical software (e.g., R or Stata).
• Have interest in clinical trials and public health research

Recruitment is open immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health, medicine, psychology or relevant fields

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant in the Department of Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. CIRC is a dedicated molecular imaging research centre. It is equipped with on-site capability for the preparation of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in a modern GMP-certified facility. CIRC is positioned to support both academic and commercially led clinical research programs, with dedicated clinical imaging facilities area advanced modalities of PET-CT and PET-MRI. For more details on what we do, do visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/circ/. Appointments will be made on a two-years contract basis with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the routine production of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The successful candidate will also assist in the method development and validation of new radiopharmaceuticals, including the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other quality related documentation. Other tasks may be assigned as per business needs which may include routine QC analysis of the product as per established procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be able to:

• Perform routine preparation of radiopharmaceuticals as per protocols and current GMP regulations.
• Develop and optimize radiochemistry procedures and processes.
• Perform basic maintenance/troubleshooting of automated synthesis modules, hot cells and other lab equipment.
• Safe handling of radioactive materials and disposal of hazardous waste according to University regulations.
• Perform environmental monitoring as required by PIC/S GMP in the cleanrooms (environmental monitoring, airborne particle monitoring).
• Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Record sheets and other quality related documentation.
• Maintain consumable inventories and re-ordering of stock as necessary.
• Perform QC processes (HPLC, GC, TLC etc) according to procedures to ensure the product is safe for clinical use.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage routine microbial tests such as microbial plate incubation, sterility testing, bioburden testing, etc and liaising with third party contractors if required.
• Maintain cleanliness in the QC laboratory and the cyclotron facility.
• Other adhoc duties may also be assigned as required by department.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Personnel should be comfortable with:

• Exposure to radiation when handling radioactive samples.

• Handling of chemicals for QC testing (flammables, acids, and bases).

• Handling chemical and biohazard wastes

• Occasional lifting of heavy objects

• Flexible working hours with occasional over time

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a minimum of BSc degree in Chemistry (Synthetic Organic/Inorganic/Medical), Biochemistry, Pharmacy or a related science field.
2. Experience in production, manufacturing or handling of PET drug products preferred.
3. Good knowledge and experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or GLP (Good Laboratory Practice).
4. Practical experience in general wet laboratory techniques, such as analytical balance operations, pipetting, pH measurement and reagents preparation.
5. Preferably hands-on experience with operating and maintaining analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, TLC.
6. Basic understanding of relevant safety regulations and protocols for handling/disposal of radioactive materials.
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate professionally with colleagues and customers.
8. Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as a constructive team player.

Qualifications

1. Require critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
2. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite.
3. Those with no experience but with relevant academic and skills will be considered for this position.

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

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees.

The Innovation & Enterprise Fellowship Programme (IFP) seeks to grow the pool of deep-tech talent in Singapore with the capabilities to support the commercialisation of deep-tech research and bring nascent technologies to market. Targeting researchers, scientists, and engineers (RSEs), the programme aims to develop industry relevant innovation and entrepreneurial skills through both formal and on-the-job training.

At EDDC, our goal is to discover and develop novel therapeutics by working collaboratively with public sector and industry partners. EDDC now has an opening and is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Officer for the IFP in the Oncology Discovery team at EDDC. The successful candidate will undergo an eighteen-month on-the-job training programme that involves participation in and supporting inter-disciplinary and collaborative drug discovery projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team working on the discovery of novel therapeutics and engaging in preclinical drug development from target exploration to drug candidate selection.

Principle Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and perform biochemical, biophysical and cellular assays for functional characterization of small molecules and biologics.
• Analyze and present experimental data in a clear and concise manner, demonstrating a good understanding of its utilization and implications in the context of drug discovery.
• Perform molecular cloning, stable cell-line generation and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, safety check, SOP writing and other administrative and compliance-related processes.

Requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in designing and conducting experiments within the areas of cancer biology.
• Experience in molecular biology and genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9.
• Experience in establishing high-throughput screening assays with the aim of identifying hits is a plus.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, deliver results within timelines.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with meticulous record-keeping.
• Possess strong interpersonal and collaborative spirit.

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.

The Innovation & Enterprise Fellowship Programme (IFP) seeks to grow the pool of deep-tech talent in Singapore with the capabilities to support the commercialisation of deep-tech research and bring nascent technologies to market. Targeting researchers, scientists, and engineers (RSEs), the programme aims to develop industry relevant innovation and entrepreneurial skills through both formal and on-the-job training.

At EDDC, our goal is to discover and develop novel therapeutics by working collaboratively with public sector and industry partners. EDDC now has an opening and is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Officer for the IFP in the Oncology Discovery team at EDDC. The successful candidate will undergo an eighteen-month on-the-job training programme that involves participation in and supporting inter-disciplinary and collaborative drug discovery projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team working on the discovery of novel therapeutics and engaging in preclinical drug development from target exploration to drug candidate selection.

Principle Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and perform biochemical, biophysical and cellular assays for functional characterization of small molecules and biologics.
• Analyze and present experimental data in a clear and concise manner, demonstrating a good understanding of its utilization and implications in the context of drug discovery.
• Perform molecular cloning, stable cell-line generation and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, safety check, SOP writing and other administrative and compliance-related processes.

Requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences or related disciplines.
• Proficient in designing and conducting experiments within the areas of cancer biology.
• Experience in molecular biology and genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9.
• Experience in establishing high-throughput screening assays with the aim of identifying hits is a plus.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, deliver results within timelines.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with meticulous record-keeping.
• Possess strong interpersonal and collaborative spirit.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a dedicated Research Officer to join our team in developing an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solution aimed at predicting responses to cancer immunotherapy (IO). The role involves assisting in the development and implementation of deep learning models, participating in data analysis, and interpreting multiplex immunofluorescence and histological images. The successful candidate will contribute to identifying and validating novel spatial biomarkers, collaborate in the design and execution of experiments, assist in the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and publications, and actively engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and discussions. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge area of cancer research and AI application.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of bioinformatics, computer science, computer engineering, Life Sciences, or other data science intensive program.
• Proficiency in deep learning, machine learning, and image analysis, using Python, R, and GPU computing.
• Basic knowledge on cancer biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics.
• Possess minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently to translate research ideas into programs with efficient coding.
• Good team player with both research and data analytics ethics.
• Strong desire to learn in a dynamic multi-disciplinary research environment.
• Highly motivated, committed, independent, and have passion for research.
• Proficiency in project management and multitasking, strive under pressure.
• Meticulous, good analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

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.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Asia Research Institute

The Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for the full-time position of Research Associate to work on a major two-year research project funded by the National Heritage Board. The position is available on a full-time basis for 9-12 months.

Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for Central Provident Fund benefits.

Job Description

The successful candidate will need to possess relevant experience and interest in the economics history of Chinese businesses in colonial Singapore. The ideal candidate must have a good grasp of English and Chinese to be able to handle business and accounting documents in both languages.

The candidate must also be a team player as he/she will be required to coordinate and communicate with our research team in the Religion and Globalisation Cluster and other relevant departments in NUS to produce deliverables, such as compiling and analysing data from business directories, producing reports on the progress of the research, and writing journal articles to present the research analyses and conclusions.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate should have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, business, Chinese history) and a track record of good writing aimed at academia and a wider audience.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Interest and experience in the history of Chinese businessmen in Singapore and their networks.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent Chinese skills as the candidate will be dealing with archival materials written in traditional Chinese.
• Organisational skills for administrative tasks.
• Report-writing skills.
• Inter-personal skills for liaising with partners and collaborators and organising events.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.

Terms & Conditions

1. Contract commencing in May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter for an initial period of 9-12 months.
2. A competitive salary and excellent working environment.
3. All salary and benefits-in-kind are subject to taxation in accordance with Singaporean tax laws.
4. Other benefits that NUS provides and information about living and working in Singapore are available at this link 'Why Join Us'.

*Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please combine the following documents in 1 PDF and attach it under the CV column when submitting your application:

• Full Curriculum vitae
• Sample/s of writing
• Academic certificates and transcripts.

Interested candidates, please submit your application by 22 April 2024.

Evaluation of applications will commence on 29 April 2024 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Shortlisted candidates will be notified soon thereafter and interviewed in-person or online (via zoom), as appropriate.

For further enquiries about this position and/or about the Business Networks in a Global City: Chinese Merchants’ Records in Singapore since the Late 19th Century, research project, please contact Dr. Yu Kang: yu.kang@nus.edu.sg.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Assistant

We are recruiting a full-time Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Natasha Howard, in the implementation and administration of research projects in the areas of health equity, infectious disease control, and global health.

Responsibilities:
The research assistant will focus on research and administration in infectious disease control policy and health system strengthening in the Asia region. This will include:
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative research, including contributing to design, implementation, analysis, and write-up of journal manuscripts and reports/policy outputs.
• Project management and administration for multiple research projects, including ethics review applications to NUS IRB and study country review boards, donor reporting, and liaison with relevant teams in NUS SPH and internationally.
• Assisting the PI in other day-to-day tasks as required.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience of successfully managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills and experience, including at least some experience with conducting or analysing semi-structured interviews, and capacity/interest to learn social science methodology.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgement, produce high-quality quality work, and problem solve within time constraints.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

Desirable:
• Degree or relevant experience using social science methodology.
• Experience with Atlas.ai/NVivo and R or similar, and capacity/interest to learn.
• Experience of research in global health and/or health policy and systems.

Only Singaporeans/SPRs/residents with existing right to work in the country may apply for this position.

Recruitment is open immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should send the following documents during the job application:
1. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

We’re now looking for a Research Associate to join our Penang Research Operations team. 

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To support project deliverables and be responsible for their successful delivery in terms of research quality and timeliness. Deliver tasks in line with expected quality whilst meeting all Key Performance Indicators for Penang Team.

To help bring these principles to life, Informa Tech is currently seeking a Research Associate based in Penang to…

• Scoping research – constantly looking to evolve research to improve quality
• Data assumptions – clear justification of data and logical thinking

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Research Associate is one of high responsibility and accountability.

You will be involved in

• Primary and secondary research tasks as specified by individual deliverables
• Excel-based templates as specified by each deliverable
• Credible and consistent base data and market shares output
• Outputs that have gone through a thorough cleansing exercise to ensure high quality of delivery to internal stakeholders
• New research ideas/topics presented to the manager

Other key responsibilities include:

• Successful, on-time delivery of high-quality, highly relevant, and differentiated research projects that provide essential elements for syndicated research projects across sectors.
• Successful, on-time execution of research projects that are essential components of consulting engagements, delivered to client specifications and quality expectations.
• Scoping – responsible for scoping out each deliverable that you are supporting. Including updating relevant documentation and leading kick-off as well as subsequent calls.
• Primary research – assist in conducting interviews with key industry contacts across a spectrum of company types, creating a detailed log of interactions and feedback.
• Secondary research – using a range of secondary sources to support primary research including – the internet, trade journals, in-house research, trade associations, public reports, financial releases, company press releases.
• Building templates and workbooks – creating Excel-based templates and workbooks for data entry, collation, cleansing, and synthesis.
• Building base data – using primary and secondary research to build credible base data; ensuring sufficient coverage of market players; creating estimates where company reporting is not available; utilizing history; ensuring consistency with related data/markets; logging all assumptions and working in a clear way.
• Working alongside manager on the continuing evolution and refinement of business/operational processes to optimize quality, timeliness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of research execution and delivery. Continuous measurement of key KPIs in each area.
• Require 3 days of shift work (9pm-6am) in a month to have better overlap with US clients

Key Internal Relationships:

• Members of Research & Data sectors, including colleagues in Research Operations for coordination, planning, execution, and support of syndicated research deliverables
• Product Management colleagues across sectors - provide research support for the planning, launch, and execution of impactful, differentiated high-quality research products
• Data team – working together to create DBs and forecast tools to drive research efficiency, consistency, and quality
• Leadership team – proactively communicate new ideas and feedback around process, operations, research, etc. to support continual improvement
• Research Operations Manager for support, performance, and approvals

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the National University of Singapore (NUS), to spearhead and conduct research and development to address the challenges arising from climate change & extreme heat.

We are seeking a Software Research Engineer who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and maintenance of the centre’s data lake. The data lake will not only serve as HRPC’s central archive of research data and findings but play an important role in the centres knowledge generation and hypothesis testing journey. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include:

• Building and maintaining HRPC’s data lake, while implementing functionalities agreed on with HRPC’s Data Manager and researchers;
• Develop and implement best practices and processes for HRPC’s data infrastructure;
• If applicable, collaborate with and learn from other teams brought in to work on the data lake with a view towards building in-house expertise;
• Provide guidance and training to researchers on how to use the data lake.

As HRPC expands the successful candidate will take on more responsibilities and progress towards potentially leading a team responsible for our data engineering needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications and requirements of the role are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines;
• Familiarity with web and database development with modern tech stacks and technologies;
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build a collaborative working relationship with people at all levels.

The role is based in Singapore.

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

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Senior Research Fellow (Health Services Research) in the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based in independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within the Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia with the following core functions:

1. Research: empirical and methodological research and evidence synthesis on health systems performance with a particular focus on Value Based Healthcare.
2. Health policy intelligence: health policy impact analysis aimed at policy makers, service providers, researchers, and the wider public.
3. Capacity building: formal postgraduate programme (from certificates to PhD), fellowships, mentoring, on-the- job and ad hoc training
4. Contributing to improving NUHS performance: expert advice on the development, implementation, and evaluation of flagship initiatives (including Healthier SG) aimed at making step changes in NUHS performance, and programme evaluation

Job Description

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research. The team will further benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the Department of family Medicine at the National University Health System (NUHS), the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw See Hock School of Public Health.

NUS offers highly competitive remuneration packages. The successful applicant will be offered an annual salary plus benefits commensurate with his or her qualifications, experience and expertise and will have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.

The position is a 2-year full-time appointment at the academic rank of Senior Research Fellow (particularly strong applications at the level of Research Fellow will be considered). An option to renew the appointment for subsequent years will depend on performance and continued funding for the project. There is the possibility to move to tenure track depending on performance. Start date is flexible, with the position expected to commence in the first half of 2024.

Purpose of the post

CRiHSP is hiring a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise in health services and policy research and evaluation combined with experience translating science and evidence into real-world change. They will make a significant contribution to setting up and developing the centre at this crucial stage in relation to its research, training, evaluation and engagement areas of activity. The successful candidate will report to the CRiHSP Director of Research. The role provides a rare opportunity to work at the centre of this rapidly evolving field, shaping the future of healthcare and clinical practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Establishing an independent research programme as aligned with CRiHSP priorities by securing external funding;
• Supervising of junior research staff in data collection, analysis and dissemination;
• Contributing to research programmes and projects led by other researchers in CRiHSP;
• Facilitating the integration and curation of clinical and other routinely collected data across (NUHS)
• Contributing to postgraduate course design and teaching and on the job training of evaluation fellows; and
• Mentoring of students and junior researchers.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities outlined may be amended during appointment, in light of changing circumstances. In addition to these duties, the post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP´s capacity evolves.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• A recognized Doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Public Health, Health Policy or a closely related field) with a strong post-doctoral research record (essential)
  

Experience

• At least 4 years' postdoctoral experience in health services research
  Proven track record in handling and analyzing healthcare data (essential)
  Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (essential)
  Researchers with existing research activities related to Value Based Health Care are particularly encouraged to apply
  

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
  Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
  Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex research data (essential)
  Evidence of potential to generate and maintain an independent stream of funding (essential)
  Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
  Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)
  

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at jmvalderas@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees) as well as a cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above.