Research Associate (Dept of O&G)

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NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Associate-%28Dept-of-O&G%29/30013-en_GB/

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) with Affiliation to Global Center for Asian Women's Health (GloW), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our interdisciplinary program is designed to foster scholars professional development by working closely with national and international experts in multi-disciplinary areas, such as nutrition, reproductive health, maternal and child health, endocrinology, behaviour intervention, healthy longevity and aging, biostatistics and epidemiology. Appointments will be made on a 1 or 2-year contract basis in the first instance.

Purpose of the post

The Research Associate will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to coordinate research projects under Prof Zhang Cuilin, Director of the Global Centre for Asian Women's Health, NUS School of Medicine. The Centre is research-intensive and involves global collaborations to advance women's health, particularly in administrative support so that projects may run smoothly and meet milestone targets. The Research Associate will work closely with Prof Zhang and various project stakeholders (e.g., PIs, RAs, clinics) to ensure successful project completion.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Associate will liaise with relevant stakeholders for participant recruitment and data collection and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI). The Research Associate will be able to:

1. Support IRB application/administration & maintain Investigator Site File
2. Conduct study recruitment, answer general enquiries on study and checking of study eligibility
3. Conduct informed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Responsible conduct of research (RCR) guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA)
4. Scheduling of study screening and follow up visits
5. Perform study measurements, including phlebotomy, and collect data and biological samples in accordance with SOPs.
6. Maintain regular communication with other team members in different study sites
7. Manage research study databases, including data queries

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Master's degree, preferable with knowledge/experience in public health, medicine, and/or biology be able to work independently and, in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail
2. Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
3. Takes initiative and possesses strong problem-solving skills, ability to multitask and able to perform independently
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strict integrity standards in handling confidential matters
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills
6. Tact, discretion, and diplomacy to work with a diverse group from varying cultures
7. Well organized with good monitoring and follow-up skills within tight deadlines
8. Resourceful and comfortable in a fast-changing environment
9. Strong time-management and organization skills.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.