Research Associates/Research Assistants are required for concurrent research projects in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Lim Jue Tao.
This project led by the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMed), Nanyang Technological University, will be conducted in collaboration with the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. This position will offer a multidisciplinary and unique collaborative environment with diverse learning opportunities. The successful applicant(s) will work as part of a growing and energetic team investigating health at the interface of clinical epidemiology and infectious diseases in local and international contexts. The successful candidates will work together with the PI to develop models to understand the risk factors of healthcare associated infections, potential intervention strategies and the cost effectiveness of these interventions.
This position is based in Clinical Sciences Building, Nanyang Technological University.
Key Responsibilities:
Our lab seeks to hire motivated researchers to provide insights into the transmission of infectious diseases using novel computational methods. The successful candidate will work with the PI and the team to transform our understanding of infectious disease transmission dynamics.
Develop models to understand the transmissibility of infectious diseases
Develop models to understand the medium to long-term burden of infectious diseases across different spatial scales
Undertaking literature reviews
Leading on analysing data using statistical and data science techniques
Leading on writing reports, presentations, and publication of results and findings in peer-reviewed journal
Generating research questions
Collaborating with researchers in other national and international institutions
Competencies and Qualification Requirements:
Masters (Research Associate), Bachelors (Research Assistant), or equivalent in a related discipline. i.e statistics/epidemiology/data science. Post-graduate qualifications in other quantitative disciplines are welcome to apply.
Background and research experience in epidemiology
A strong interest in infectious diseases, spatial statistics and health data science
Ability to communicate findings effectively
Ability to work in a diverse and large team of researchers
Well-organized and has an eye for detail
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Possess the ability to work effectively in teams
Have good proficiency in Statistical software (R)
It would be desirable for the candidate to:
Have good proficiency in other programming languages, for example Python/C/C++
Have a strong interest in learning quantitative skills
Hiring Institution: LKC
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