Research Assistant (Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group)[NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the Physical Education & Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group.

Project Title: Proof-of-Concept Mechanical Footwear Development for Early Knee Osteoarthritis Intervention [RP 6/23 PT]

Project Introduction: The proposed study aims to design a footwear to delay the onset of knee osteoarthritis (OA), based on previous data collected for high-risk/early OA in the general population. In a Singapore Burden of Disease Study completed in 2014, osteoarthritis is the fifth main reason for years of life lost to disability, ill-health or early death. This could reduce societal costs in the long term with possible early intervention. This project theme of the proposed study aligns with the Government’s knee osteoarthritis healthcare initiatives as well as with the focus of ‘Health and Society’, one of the NTU’s peaks of research excellence. This project is in support of NTU's Health & Society vision to address Singapore's ageing population from the perspectives of population health and community wellness. 

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably relating to industrial and product design or equivalent.
• Possess good work experience in prototype development, especially using additive manufacturing.
• Experience in research, preferably in the area of rehabilitation and health.
• Well-versed with design software such as the Rhinoceros 3D software.
• Scientific writing ability (e.g. book chapters, journal manuscripts, etc).
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• A good team-player and has good initiative.
• Sincere and committed towards meeting timelines.
• Strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new footwear designs and prototypes using additive manufacturing.
• Support footwear mechanical and human testing for proof-of-concept.
• Assist the PI with visual graphics to illustrate footwear design, writing reports and manuscripts.
• Other duties as assigned by the PI.

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE