Research Assistants

4 days ago

Queenstown, Singapore TUM CREATE Ltd. Full time $80 - $1,400 per year

Department:

LightSPAN

Posted Date:

19 August 2025

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Hours:

Part Time

Duration:

Fixed term contract

About TUMCREATE

TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies.

The LightSPAN project is funded by the National Research Foundation of Singapore and aims to investigate how we can optimize light exposure to support health and well-being across the lifespan, with a specific focus on optimizing light exposure in seniors.

Please visit for more information about TUMCREATE.

Job Title/Position:

Research Assistants (LightSPAN Clinical trial)

Job Purpose/Objective of the Position:

Join our mission to revolutionize healthy ageing The LightSPAN Project at TUMCREATE is seeking a passionate, people-focused Research Assistants to help us run an ambitious research-focused groundbreaking clinical trial improving seniors' health through optimized light exposure and contribute to scientific discoveries in collaboration with Lion Befrienders.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference in seniors' health.

Time commitment:

We require part- and/or full- time students from October 2025 to April 2026.

  • Part-time: you should be able to work at least 8 hours per week. We pay an allowance of SGD 10 per hour.
  • Full-time: We pay an allowance of SGD 1400 per month.

Job responsibilities:

  • Recruit and schedule participants, ensuring a positive and professional experience. You will make cold calls and station on-site at any Lion Befrienders' branches to recruit senior participants. You will also support the participants to complete our survey forms, explain how to download/use our app and entering data into our database and any other duties. Coaching and transport reimbursement by MRT and buses will be provided.
  • Provide warm, supportive interactions with seniors, building trust and engagement
  • Collect high-quality research data that will directly inform new health interventions

Job requirements/competencies:

  • Background in Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology, Gerontology, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, or related fields
  • Able to speak local languages to reach out to seniors from different cultures and background
  • Empathetic, outgoing, and confident in interacting with seniors
  • Detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently while contributing to a team
  • Problem-solver who can adapt to challenges in a dynamic research environment

What we offer you:

  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical research and digital health interventions in a cutting-edge internationally oriented team.
  • Mentorship from leading experts in ageing and health technology.
  • Being part of an international research network
  • Joining a vibrant, modern and positive working environment

Applications:

Please send your cover letter (compulsory) detailing your motivation, clearly indicate whether you wish to work part- or full- time or both, and prior expertise, and your CV (max. 2 pages) to -

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