Job Description
Nested at the NUS Department of Psychological Medicine, the Mind Science Centre (MSC) is a faculty-volunteer collaborative partnership. MSC undertakes mental health research across the age continuum to translate outcomes into effective, scalable interventions in Singaporean and Asian communities.
The position provides an opportunity to engage with and conduct translational mental health research concerning children, adolescents and emerging adults. The Youth Epidemiology and Resilience (YEAR) Study is a nationwide epidemiology study that aims to survey the mental health status and resilience of Singaporean adolescents aged 10-18 years old. You will also have the opportunity to assist on other active research projects such as the Intranasal Oxytocin for Autism Spectrum Disorder Study, as well as the Youth and Emerging Adults (YEA) Study.
Job Description
- Assist the Principal Investigator in submitting study notifications to the NHG Domain Specific Review Board (DSRB) or Institutional Review Board (IRB) for ethics review
- Attend project-related initiation, close-up and other project related meetings
- Conduct literature reviews to inform the planning of research activities
- Plan, organize and coordinate routine study activities workflow
- Assist investigators in the screening and recruitment of potential participants/ volunteers according to study protocol
- Assist with on-site research study activities
- Coordinate and follow-up with participants on study requirements
- Handle data entry and cleaning
- Maintain Investigator Site Files and ensure that all study documents are complete and up to date
- Prepare for and follow up on Study Monitoring/ Audit Findings
- Provide regular study updates to investigators/ sponsor companies and manager(s) for study-related issues
- May also be involved in other research projects as assigned by the Principal Investigator
Qualifications
- Good Bachelor Honours Degree or Master’s in Psychology or Science in Research from a recognised institution
- Able to perform analysis using statistical software such as SPSS
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Team-oriented with strong coordination and organisational skills
- Experience with research is a plus
- Have strong interest to pursue post graduate study in Clinical Psychology or Master of Science in Research
Applicants should send in their cover letter, CV, two referee reports (if available), and a writing sample of past academic work to Ms Natalie Lei ([email protected] ). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Psychological Medicine
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 23997
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