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Research Associate, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
21 Dec 2020

Job Details

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Associate in the Laboratory of Assistant Professor Lorainne Tudor Car

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) established in September 2010 is a partnership between Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The School operates from two campuses – Yunnan Campus at Nanyang Technological University and a new campus to be built at Novena. Our primary healthcare partner is the National Healthcare Group (NHG) which comprises an integrated network of primary healthcare polyclinics, acute care hospitals such as Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and national specialist centres. LKCMedicine delivers a new five-year undergraduate medical programme leading to a joint MBBS degree awarded by Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University.

Assistant Professor Lorainne Tudor Car (The Evidence Based Medicine & Digital Patient Activation Research Hub) is looking to recruit a Research Associate to undertake research projects evaluating the transformative power of digital technology in healthcare. More specifically, this project will focus on evaluation and conceptualization of the role of conversational agents in healthcare. The candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with an international team with colleagues based at ETH Zurich and the Harvard University.

Responsibilities:

  • Independent use of qualitative and/or quantitative research approaches
  • Research project development  
  • Analysis and interpretation of research data
  • Presentation of findings to diverse stakeholders
  • Writing and review of research papers, presentations and conference abstracts
  • Development of partnerships with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, psychologists, clinicians, and researchers
  • Collaboration with and mentoring of junior team members
  • Daily operational, administrative and logistic requirements of research projects
  • Organization of meetings
  • Any other, research project-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.  

Applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in public health, health services research or a related discipline
  • Track record of first author publications in the medical, health services research or public health literature
  • Experience in systematic review methodology
  • Understanding of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies and healthcare programme evaluation
  • Familiarity with the principles and methods of health economic evaluation
  • Proven ability to successfully manage research projects
  • Experience in communicating research findings to different audiences (especially academic, policy and practice) through a range of media
  • Attention to detail with strong analytical and computer skills
  • Familiarity with Endnote and other reference management software 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Application Procedure:

 

If you are interested to pursue a career with the School, please apply with your CV and names of two referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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