Research Assistant (ALCNS)

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Kent Ridge,


Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant (RA) position. The candidate will be involved in research projects related to dance exergaming for older adults (SinDance) and mental health of nursing students and young adults in the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The appointment will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

 

Purpose of the post

The RA will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor Jiang Ying and study team members to ensure the successful completion of the studies on time. The RA’s principal role will be to work in general practices such as recruitment, data collection, entry, analysis, and manuscript writing.


Main duties and responsibilities

The research assistant will be required to:

  • oversee the general management of the project;
  • undertake the day-to-day running of the project at the study site (such as recruitment, provision of intervention, and data collection);
  • work with various stakeholders on the development and evaluation of the intervention;
  • provide administrative and secretarial support to the project, such as organizing regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team and collaborate with the study sites;
  • undertake the day-to-day running of the project at the study site, e.g. Collaborate with team members at the study sites, recruitment, and data collection at the study site;
  • conduct literature searches, drafting of manuscripts, using SPSS to enter data, analyse data and maintain the trial database, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
  • assist with obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board and modifications as needed
  • work on other tasks as assigned.

    • Qualifications

    The applicant should:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in nursing/psychology/public health or related disciplines (no experience are welcome);
  • Have some experience with research;
  • be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;
  • have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. MS office
  • have good communication skills. Having experience with working with older adults is preferred, and the RA must be able to converse in Chinese.
  • Experience or interest in psychology-related topics are an advantage.

    • Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Assistant Professor Jiang Ying, at [email protected].

     

    Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations) and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

     

    We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


    More Information

    Location: Kent Ridge Campus

    Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

    Department : Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

    Employee Referral Eligible: No

    Job requisition ID : 24065


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