Research Assistant

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre in Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. Drawing on its multidisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic, and environmental perspectives, CARE's research is situated in eight broad thematic areas: Population Health, Social and Psychological Aspects of Ageing, Family Caregiving, Productive Ageing, Falls Prevention, Community-Based Health and Social Care Services, Ageing and the Environment, and Health Communication.

CARE is a vibrant centre with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds, and values the energy, passion, and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion, and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore.

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Senior) or Research Associate to join our team at CARE. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, quantitative research, data analysis, and scientific writing in the fields of ageing, health, and social sciences.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the management and data analysis of a large longitudinal study of older adults, with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

Job Responsibilities;

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Fieldwork Oversight: Coordinate and support the survey research firm responsible for fieldwork operations of this large longitudinal study
• Operational Support: Oversee field activities and address operational matters.
• Participant Recruitment: Work with the survey research firm closely to define recruitment strategies and ensure study compliance.
• Training & Supervision: Provide training sessions for field interviewers and shadow them during fieldwork appointments.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Provide regular updates to Principal Investigators on fieldwork progress, challenges, and survey research firm's performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure success of the project.
• Research Coordination: Conduct and coordinate research activities in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA), and other regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain proper documentation in line with HBRA and assist in ethics approval applications and reporting to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and funding agencies.
• Budget Management: Assist in monitoring the project budget, ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources.
• Administrative Support: Handle administrative duties as needed to support fieldwork operations and overall project requirements.

Data Analysis Responsibilities:

• Quantitative Analysis: Conduct quantitative analyses of individual-level cross-sectional and longitudinal survey data.
• Research Dissemination: Assist in drafting and submitting research papers to high-impact scientific journals and contribute to writing and editing policy or research briefs.
• Presentation of Findings: Support the dissemination of research findings through conference presentations and related activities.
• Data Management: Perform data management tasks, including quality and consistency checks, and preparation of codebooks.
• Research Support: Assist with other research initiatives within CARE as needed.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or other related fields.
• Possess strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple project-related tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient administrative skills to support project operations effectively.
• Prior experience in clinical or public health research would be advantageous.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Stata and the ability to query large datasets.
• Have good understanding of quantitative methods in applied health and/or social sciences.
• Proficient in English with excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Familiar with concepts relevant to geriatrics and gerontology research.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

The position is for one year but can potentially be extended. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate's academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Interested applicants should fill up the online application on the Duke-NUS website.

Please attach the following:

• Cover letter stating your interest in the position (no more than 500 words).
• A two-page Curriculum Vitae (only including relevant information), including the contact details of two named referees.
• Writing sample (single - or first-authored academic manuscript, published or unpublished).

Only short-listed applicants will be notified.