Research Assistant (Health Outcomes Research)

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Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant (Health Outcomes Research)

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Assistant to join a multi-disciplinary research team conducting health outcomes research in children with acute and chronic illness in Indonesia. This position offers a unique opportunity for a junior researcher to gain hands-on experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing health outcomes in paediatric populations in low- and middle-income countries. The successful candidate will play a leading role in a multi-year research programme and will work closely with Associate Professor Luo Nan, collaborating with local, regional, and international experts in health outcomes measurement.

Job scope:
. To undertake high-quality research in paediatric health outcomes in Indonesia.
. To recruit and interview paediatric patients and their caregivers in Bandung, Indonesia.
. To conduct systematic reviews relevant to health outcomes measurement.
. To manage, clean, and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
. To contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
. To collaborate with multidisciplinary research partners locally and internationally.
. To support the overall coordination of a multi-year research programme.

Requirements:
. Ability to write and communicate in English as the candidate will need to collaborate with an international research team and publish papers in English journal.
. Ability to write and communicate in Bahasa Indonesia as most survey participants recruited in Indonesia may not be native English speakers.
. Demonstrated experience in paediatric or child health research, including work with children, caregivers, and/or families in clinical or community settings.
. Experience conducting qualitative research (e.g., interviews, focus groups, transcription, thematic analysis) and/or quantitative research (e.g., survey data collection, psychometric analysis).
. Familiarity with health outcomes measurement, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), or quality-of-life instruments would be an advantage.
. Experience in data management and analysis using statistical software such as SPSS or Stata.
. Ability to work independently in the field in Indonesia while coordinating effectively with an international research team.
. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple research activities within a multi-year project.

The following knowledge and experience would be advantageous:
. Experience contributing to research grant applications and funding proposals.
. Experience with teaching and assessment (desirable but not essential).
. Experience with advanced quantitative methods, including statistical modelling and longitudinal data analysis.
. Experience with psychometric validation, health outcomes measurement, or patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
. Experience conducting health economic evaluations (e.g., cost-effectiveness analysis).
. Experience managing large datasets and working with advanced statistical or analytical software.

The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate's academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Applicants should send the following documents during application:
a. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
b. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Epidemiology, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Statistics, or other health or social science-related disciplines.