Research Associate

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Job Description
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Associate at the ADVANcing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases (ADVANCE-ID) Network, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH). Founded in 1905, NUS is consistently ranked among the world's top 30 universities and Asia's top 2 universities. It is an innovative, research-intensive university with over 36,000 students from 100 countries. ADVANCE-ID is a global network for infectious disease clinical studies. Our aim is to conduct rapid, cost-effective randomised controlled trials to deliver relevant and high-quality evidence to guide clinical practice. We hope to achieve this vision through equity (shared ownership), sustainability (build long-term capacity and trust) and engagement of key stakeholders (including clinicians, scientists, governments, industry).
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Research Associate with strong project management expertise to support a regional initiative that aims to develop and evaluate community engagement strategies in clinical trials. This role involves end-to-end project management as the primary focus and will also support research activities. This position will work closely with principal investigators, country leads and research teams, and external partners to drive operational excellence, compliance, and impact.
Job scope:
• Project management: planning, communication, coordination, timeline management, monitoring, and budget, data and resource management
• Stakeholder and partner management and serve as the central point of contact among stakeholders
• Organize cross-country meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Coordinate travel and support site visits; travel to participating countries as needed.
• To work with the lead investigator on collaborative and international research with partner organisations nationally and globally (including NGOs, industry, hospitals and other research and academic institutions).
• Assist research activities as needed, including qualitative and quantitative research data collection, analyses, and reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate research ethics protocols.
• Support the dissemination of project outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets including guidelines and policy recommendations.
• Be involved in capacity building in the region by supporting workshops and relevant training activities.
Requirements and selection criteria:
• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, stakeholder management and coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and meeting materials.
• Familiarity with research ethics, IRB processes, and data protection requirements.
• Knowledge of research methods and data analytic capability in quantitative and/or qualitative research.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Able to work effectively independently as well as with a team.
The following requirement will be considered as an advantage:
• Field experience in Asia
Recruitment is open immediately. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate's academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.
Applicants should submit the following documents during the application:
a. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience, and how they meet the selection criteria
b. Curriculum Vitae

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