Research Assistant, Cardiology

As a Research Asssitant, the position holder will be in charge of running a translational research laboratory at the NUHS. This laboratory investigates a spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including endothelial progenitor cells, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, cardiometabolic conditions and heart failure.

The selected candidate will be involved in grant writing, performing investigations, maintaining the laboratory, collecting of the data, analysing the results and publishing in abstract as well as manuscript forms.

In addition, the staff will have opportunities to help in the administration of not just the laboratory but also as per directions of the PI.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Perform wet work and apply research techniques which include accurate in-depth assessment, interpretation and evaluation of research outcomes, conceptualize new ideas and develop plans for independent research with the potential for attracting research funding.
2. To approach patients to invite them to participate in ethics approved clinical research studies and taking blood from participants for research needs.
3. Write and review research papers, present research outcomes and develop collaborations with local and international scientists.
4. Contribute to project management, and provide guidance to more junior researchers as well as undergraduate students
5. To help PI to set up wet laboratory operational needs including safety certification from NUS safety office and maintaining optimal experimental progress in the laboratory.
6. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Secondary Duties

1. Working with NUHCS Centre Grant (CG) admin team to perform Research grant Administrative matters such as, (not limited to):
2. Supporting CG PIs with variation & extension requests, CG seed funds and submission of claims involving NUS and NUH accounts.
3. Assisting with Annual progress reports, Mid-term and Final review reports
4. Liaising with collaborators to plan and organise scientific conferences, key opinion leaders (KOL) and scientific advisory board (SAB) visits.
5. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by reporting officer/HOD.

Job Requirements

1. PhD and/or Degree in Nursing / Medicine or related discipline.
2. Minimum 4-5 years of experience in cardiovascular and metabolic disease models is a plus
3. Ability to work independently, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
4. Driven and motivated, with potential to achieve research excellence.
5. Ability to generate experimental results leading to high impact publications.
6. Knowledge of the scientific background relevant to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
7. Strong team player skills and the ability to work harmoniously within a diverse workforce.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.