Research Assistant

Research Assistant (Exercise Science)
— National University of Singapore
The NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, a world-leading education and research group in geroscience and geromedicine, is seeking passionate and innovative Research Assistants (Exercise Science) to join our dynamic team. This role supports groundbreaking research in healthy longevity medicine, including clinical trials for gerotherapeutic interventions aimed at measuring and slowing biological age. You will be part of the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme (HLTRP) within the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, contributing to delaying aging, prolonging disease-free life, and enhancing quality of life.
Overview
Purpose of the Role: In the Research Assistant (Exercise Science) role, you will advance understanding of healthy aging through clinical trials and research initiatives. You will support studies focused on measuring and slowing biological age, with a focus on gerotherapeutic interventions. The position blends clinical research and exercise science application within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of protocols and interventions to improve health outcomes in middle-aged and older adults. You will conduct exercise testing, prescribe personalized exercise regimens, and collect data for ongoing projects, helping interpret results to advance healthy longevity research. This role offers opportunities to translate research into practice and shape future healthcare strategies, using state-of-the-art equipment.
Responsibilities
Work with clinical and research teams to manage day-to-day activities of services, including development, delivery, and evaluation.
Perform routine clinical assessments according to Standard Operating Procedures in clinical practice and ongoing research studies.
Interpret participant tests and procedures, including physiological measurements (e.g., VO2max, anthropometrics) and prescribe aerobic and resistance exercises based on current clinical guidelines.
Recruit clinical service participants for research studies and coordinate study visit scheduling.
Support the research and clinical teams with other activities as required.
Maintain clinical documentation, including SOPs, data records, and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science and/or allied health with a strong interest in implementing exercise testing and prescription for adults.
Minimum 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
Understanding of or experience with human clinical studies and/or observational longitudinal studies.
Experience in routine clinical assessments in research studies is advantageous.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly.
Ability to speak a second local language is an advantage for interactions with patients.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across fields (e.g., exercise science, geroscience, nutrition).
Application
Please submit your application, including current/expected salary and a detailed CV (personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations, and full contact details of 3 referees).
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department: Medicine
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 26749
Job Characteristics
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Higher Education, Education Administration Programs, and Strategic Management Services
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