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Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:
Research Assistant (1 year, Diabetes and chronic disease projects)
We are looking for a full-time research assistant to support ongoing research projects in the areas of diabetes and related chronic diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to support in the recruitment of research participants, conduct of study procedures, data management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. The candidate will be working under the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Kavita Venkataraman, and will have the opportunity to acquire skills in chronic disease research.
Responsibilities:
. Coordination of study activities
. Participant recruitment and outreach
. Conduct of study visits and participant follow up, including informed consent, questionnaires, assessments and phlebotomy
. Management of study data, and study files
. Management of supply inventory and budget monitoring
. Liaison with participants as well as internal and external teams partnering the studies
. Support for ethics and other administrative approvals, and reporting for the same
Requirements:
. Bachelor's degree/ diploma in life sciences, allied health, health communications, or related disciplines
. Proficiency in Chinese will be an advantage as the position will work with older adults who are likely to be Chinese speaking participants.
. Excellent written and oral communication skills
. Strong organizational and time-management abilities, as well as administrative skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
. Prior experience with clinical/ public health research will be an advantage
. Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
. Ability to communicate effectively
Applicants should include a brief statement of interest, CV, list of publications (if applicable) and the names and email details of 3 referees who may be contacted immediately if shortlisted.
Recruitment is open immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.
Department : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 26712
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Date Posted: 17/10/2024
Job ID: 96695969
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a national research university in Queenstown, Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS has consistently been considered as being one of the top and most prestigious academic institutions in the world as well as in the Asia-Pacific itself. It plays a key role in the further development of modern technology and science, offering a global approach to education and research, with a focus on expertise and perspectives of Asia. In 2022, the QS World University Rankings ranked NUS 11th in the world and first in Asia.
