Clinical Research Fellow

The Clinical Research Fellow will support translational and clinical research in glaucoma, including investigator-initiated studies and industry-sponsored clinical trials. The role involves coordinating research activities, ensuring smooth study operations, recruiting and assessing patients, and contributing to scientific publications and grant applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate glaucoma research projects and clinical trials in line with SERI/SNEC research objectives.
• Assist in project management and ensure effective execution of studies at participating sites.
• Perform clinical evaluation of study participants, including ophthalmic and glaucoma-related assessments.
• Recruit, screen, and follow up research subjects; counsel patients on glaucoma and study participation.
• Support data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and publication of research findings.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with grant applications, ethics submissions, and research reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PI.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) and qualified ophthalmologist.
• Ability to perform independent clinical assessments of ophthalmology patients.
• Glaucoma fellowship training or relevant glaucoma clinical experience preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in clinical research and clinical trials.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Eligible for Singapore Medical Council (SMC) registration; temporary SMC registration may be supported for suitable candidates participating in HSA-regulated clinical trials.