Job Description

The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre in Duke-NUS Medical School. Drawing on its multidisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic, and environmental perspectives, CARE’s research is situated in eight broad thematic areas: Population Health, Family Caregiving, Community-Based Health and Social Care Services, Productive Ageing, Falls, Ageing and the Environment, Health Communication, and Social and Psychological Aspects of Ageing.

CARE is a vibrant centre with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds, and values the energy, passion, and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion, and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore. At Duke-NUS, CARE works closely with the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Signature Research Programme, a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services, and a focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the team. The selected candidate will work across research projects, with the primary responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Perform data management including data cleaning, quality and consistency checks, and preparation of codebooks.
• Work with other researchers on interpreting and analysing quantitative data.
• Contribute to preparation of reports, policy and research briefs, presentations, and research papers.
• Conduct follow-up assessments of study participants over the phone.
• Support other project management tasks.
• Assist with other initiatives at CARE where required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or other related disciplines.
• Prior work experience in quantitative data analysis will be advantageous.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take initiatives to learn on the job and manage assigned tasks.
• Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered for a Research Assistant (Senior) position.

Please attach a cover letter and a CV, with names and contact information of 3 referees. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• Assist CAG research projects and activities, and support CAG Senior Research Fellows and Faculty Associates in their research projects
• Prepare background briefs, presentations, and track specific issues
• Conduct independent research, and write academic and policy research papers and reports
• Compile and manage research materials and products
• Provide editorial and management support to research projects, events, and publications
• Organise and support CAG events, including academic and policy conferences and workshops
• Undertake other administrative duties related to research projects such as managing correspondence and filing
• Support CAG public engagement including social media content management and website maintenance

Job Requirements

• A Master’s degree holder in a discipline within the social sciences and/or humanities
• Expertise or interests in any of the following:
  o China-India relations
  o Asian politics and international relations, including great power politics and Southeast Asian regional politics
  o Applicants with other areas of interests will also be considered if relevant to CAG research focus
• Strong analytical ability and strong self-motivation
• Able to work independently
• An ability to engage with research and policy communities in Asia and around the world
• A strong sense of collegiality
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability/experience with social media content management tools
• At least 2-3 years of experience in academic research

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file) for the following below:

• Cover letter, with a brief statement of research expertise and its relevance to research interests as above
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• At least one writing sample (in English)
• Two references/recommendation letters
• Joining date: January 2025
• Application deadline: December 15, 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Position Overview: The Academy for Healthy Longevity at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, seeks a dynamic and versatile Research Associate to serve as the Executive Support and Operations Lead. This pivotal role will provide high-level support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and executive staff, while gaining broad exposure to various aspects of geroscience and geromedicine research. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the Academy's mission to position Singapore as a global leader in healthy aging research.

This one-year appointment offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to fast-track their research career by engaging in diverse projects and gaining comprehensive insights into the field of healthy longevity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

## Executive Support

- Serve as the primary liaison between the PI, executive staff, and internal/external stakeholders

- Manage the PI's schedule, including coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, and prioritizing commitments

- Prepare and edit high-level correspondence, reports, and presentations for the PI and executive team

- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with the Academy's goals

## Research Coordination

- Collaborate with research teams to track project progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables

- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, ethics applications, and regulatory documentation

- Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to facilitate research collaborations

- Support the dissemination of research findings through publications and conference presentations

Main Duties and Responsibilities

## Operational Management

- Support day-to-day operations of the Academy, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness

- Support the management of budgets and financial planning for research projects and operational activities

- Coordinate facility and equipment management to support research activities

## Team Leadership and Development

- Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff and students

- Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members

- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that promotes excellence in research

## Stakeholder Engagement

- Represent the Academy at conferences, workshops, and public forums

- Assist in organizing and executing outreach events and initiatives to promote the Academy's work

- Build and maintain relationships with academic partners, industry collaborators, and government agencies

Qualifications

- Master's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, or a related field

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a research or healthcare setting, with demonstrated project management skills

- Strong understanding of clinical research protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards

- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders

- Proficiency in data analysis, research methodologies, and relevant software applications

- Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

- Keen interest in geroscience, geromedicine, and healthy aging research

- Adaptability and willingness to engage in a wide range of tasks and research areas

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to cutting-edge research in healthy longevity while developing crucial leadership and operational skills. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing the Academy's mission and positioning themselves for rapid career growth in the dynamic field of geroscience.

The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre in Duke-NUS Medical School. Drawing on its multidisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic, and environmental perspectives, CARE’s research is situated in eight broad thematic areas: Population Health, Family Caregiving, Community-Based Health and Social Care Services, Productive Ageing, Falls, Ageing and the Environment, Health Communication, and Social and Psychological Aspects of Ageing.

CARE is a vibrant centre with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds, and values the energy, passion, and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion, and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore. At Duke-NUS, CARE works closely with the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Signature Research Programme, a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services, and a focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the team. The selected candidate will work across research projects, with the primary responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Perform data management including data cleaning, quality and consistency checks,and preparation of codebooks.
• Workwith other researchers on interpreting and analysing quantitative data.
• Contribute to preparation of reports, policy and research briefs, presentations, and research papers.
• Conduct follow-up assessments of study participants over the phone.
• Support other project management tasks.
• Assist with other initiatives at CARE where required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Psychology,Social Work, or other related disciplines.
• Prior work experience in quantitative data analysis will be advantageous.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take initiatives to learn on the job and manage assigned tasks.
• Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered for a Research Assistant(Senior) position.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the role of Research Assistant/Research Associate with the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HRPC is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the NUS, to spearhead and conduct research and development to better enable the future challenges arising from rising ambient heat. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

The Research Assistant/Associate who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and analysis of research aimed at addressing the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to not only develop your expertise in research planning and execution, but also to be a part of the team looking to generate fundamental and forward-looking solutions to working in the heat. There are also opportunities to pursue a part-time PhD with HRPC.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include but not limited to the following:

• Working with research PIs and teams to develop new research ideas
• Performing literature searches, assimilating, and summarizing key information, as well as identifying knowledge gaps
• Designing and conducting relevant studies and surveys (qualitative and quantitative, including lab and outfield studies)
• Establishing and managing large databases
• Interpreting and analysis of data
• Generating reports and present data to relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to conference presentations and write papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once

Qualifications

A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, or equivalent. Candidates with strong data science and analytics background and keen to delve into heat health research are strongly encouraged to apply as well). Experience in statistics, data analysis and visualisation software (e.g. SPSS, Power BI), and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, data management and online meeting tools) would be required as well.

In addition, the role will require the following job relevant experience or attributes:

• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Two or more years of research work experience would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills and ability to write research reports for publication in reputable journals

Additional Skills

• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and outside routine hours for data collection and undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

Application

The role is based in Singapore.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About NUS IT

NUS Information Technology is the cornerstone to providing reliable, high-performance and secure IT solutions and effective IT governance for the campus. Here at NUS IT, we aim to transform NUS into a borderless computing community providing knowledge at its fingertips by enhancing the use of effective applications and services for teaching and learning.

We drive a culture that is forward-looking. With a strong passion for IT, our people are always striving to improve, push boundaries and innovate with a "can-do" attitude. We embrace collaboration, open communication and knowledge sharing. If you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment and breaking new grounds with innovative ideas, you will find yourself at home in NUS IT.

As part of our team, you can look forward an empowered work environment that allows you to take charge of your own career path. We provide competitive remuneration as well as flexible work arrangements to enable your growth and development. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to transforming NUS into a leading global University shaping the future.

https://nusit.nus.edu.sg/

Job Description

You will be part of the End-User support team that is responsible to manage the day-to-day support for faculties, schools and departments. You will work across a broad range of technologies and liaise across multiple areas of the business to support incidents, problems and requests and be responsible for answering IT requests via phone, email and IT Ticketing System.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of IT desktop support engineers to provide effective and timely IT desktop support, advice, guidance and timely problem resolution to achieve desired operational outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day work activities of a team, including rostering, customer experience, SLA and prioritising and allocating service tickets.
• Provide level 1.5 technical support and advice to users on EUD related issues or queries.
• Provide effective and timely day-to-day End-User device support, advice, guidance and diagnosis, and timely problem resolution.
• Maintain PCs/laptops, mobile devices, IP phone systems, printers and peripherals, etc.
• Support the use of End-User devices such as PC, laptops, tablets and mobile devices running on MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS, iOS, Android, etc.
• Support the use of IT applications such as O365, Faculty software and utility applications e.g., Adobe, Zip, etc.
• Provide technical consultation and advice to users on End-User devices.
• Work closely with technical teams to provide technical solutions.
• Assist IT Business Partner with miscellaneous administrative and management duties.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience with 2 – 3 years of team lead experience in managing and supervising a team.
• Good knowledge on basic networks, security, printers, desktops/ laptops/mobile devices, endpoint security and imaging.
• Good experience in troubleshooting MS Windows Operating Systems, Linux, Mac OS, iOS, Android and vulnerability resolutions
• Good customer service, communications and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in ITIL processes will be an advantage
• Good communication skills.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

To support Finance Lead in the payment workstream, to review and approve payment transactions for the College of Design & Engineering and providing advisory support and ensuring compliance with University’s Financial Policies and Procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Counter-check invoices and Request for Payments (RFP)
• Approve the invoices and RFPs in the system
• Provide advisory on payment policies and procedures
• Other administrative tasks assigned

Qualifications

• O-level or Polytechnic Diploma in any field;
• Preferably with 3-5 years of relevant working experience;
• Meticulous with great attention to details
• A good team player with positive attitude;
• Customer centric mindset and Good communications skill;
• Familiar with MS Office applications;
• Good written and spoken English

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the role of Research Assistant with the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HRPC is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the NUS, to spearhead and conduct research and development to better enable the future challenges arising from rising ambient heat. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

The Research Assistant who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and analysis of research aimed at addressing the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to not only develop your expertise in research planning and execution, but also to be a part of the team looking to generate fundamental and forward-looking solutions to working in the heat.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include but limited to the following:

• Working with research PIs and teams to develop new research ideas
• Performing literature searches, assimilating, and summarizing key information, as well as identifying knowledge gaps
• Designing and conducting relevant studies and surveys (qualitative and quantitative, including lab and outfield studies)
• Establishing and managing large databases
• Interpreting and analysis of data
• Generating reports and present data to relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to conference presentations and write papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once

Qualifications

A minimum qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, or equivalent. Candidates with strong data science and analytics background and keen to delve into heat health research are strongly encouraged to apply as well). Experience in statistics, data analysis and visualisation software (e.g. SPSS, Power BI), and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, data management and online meeting tools) would be required as well.

In addition, the role will require the following job relevant experience or attributes:

• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Two or more years of research work experience would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills and ability to write research reports for publication in reputable journals

Additional Skills

• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and outside routine hours for data collection and undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

The role is based in Singapore.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, shaping the health of populations for generations to come. The National University of Singapore is tackling this crisis through its Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM), working to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient health systems.

Purpose of the post

We invite applications for a highly motivated Research Assistant to work with the Principal Investigator and study team members to manage and conduct various research projects towards sustainable medicine, ensuring successful and timely completion of projects. This post has a specific focus on supporting the Centre’s research on understanding and quantifying the environmental impacts of healthcare products and clinical pathways.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The individual will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Develop new models and methodologies to account for the environmental impacts of health systems. The individual will develop skills in data collection, carbon footprinting, cost-benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, monitoring and reporting, scenario development, forecasting, and policy appraisal.
• Assist in evaluating the environmental impact of healthcare products and clinical pathways using a range of approaches including carbon footprints and broader life cycle assessment.
• Assist in the data retrieval and critical appraisal of secondary data sources that evaluate the environmental impact of healthcare products and clinical pathways
• Engage in a variety of research-related activities including literature searches and reviewing, preparation of research materials, data collection, entry, analysis, and interpretation using in accordance with the highest research standards.
• Perform research operations and administration duties such as the preparation of grant, ethics review applications, manuscripts, reports, and other relevant documentation of study-related matters.
• Perform other administrative and basic project management support to the research projects, as assigned by the Director/Principal Investigator.
• Function as an effective, dynamic team player as part of the wider CoSM team.

Appointments will be made on a 12-month contract basis with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

The applicant must:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree in disciplines related to any of the following:A highly numerate subject (engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, econometrics, computer science, operational research, or similar).
   Environmental and climate sciences.
   Public health and health services research.
   Demonstrate a keen interest in sustainability, energy systems, climate change, and/or health services and public health.
   Be highly numerate, analytical, and be willing to work with complex datasets.
   Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office, including Excel (use of functions, data tables, pivot tables, statistical analysis, data visualization, macros, etc.).
   

Qualifications

1. Be willing to undertake further training in relevant data collection and modelling techniques.
   Be a team player with an ability to work independently.
   Be resourceful, adaptable, and meticulous.
   Have excellent command of spoken and written English, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
   

Additional Skills

1. The ideal applicant should also:Have experience working in sustainability, energy systems, life cycle analysis, and/or health services research.
   Demonstrate knowledge of LCA databases (e.g. Ecoinvent, OpenLCA, SimaPro, GABI) and carbon accounting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14044, ISO 14040, ISO 14067, PAS2050 etc.).
   Demonstrate ability to critically appraise academic literature and life cycle assessments published in various forms (including industry reports)
   Demonstrate knowledge of statistical computing, data science, data modelling, or data visualization languages and software (e.g., PowerBI, Python, R, SAS, SPSS, SQL, Tableau, etc.).
   

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Lee Hui Shuang, at hslee@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Centre for Trusted Internet and Community. CTIC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights in developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building largescale experimental systems, developing theories and policies for effective management of information systems in organizations, and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigators, Professor Lee Mong Li and Professor Wynne Hsu, to conduct research in misinformation. Research output is expected to be high, suitable for publication at top conferences and journals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science or related field with good grades
• Relevant coursework or projects in machine learning or computer vision.
• Good speaking and writing ability in English.
• Experience in research would be an advantage.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• Provide administrative support in payment and procurement process.
• Liaise with vendors and the Central Finance Office on all invoicing and payment matters.
• Manage applications and process payments for interns, within NUS and externally.
• Submit and process staff claims/ travel requests in NUS system.
• Prepare agenda and minutes-taking for monthly operation meetings, where needed.
• Support onboarding administration for new staff.
• Keep track of AICET's assets and facilitating the annual asset verification exercise.
• Plan and execute key AICET publicity events
• Coordinate event logistics, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of each event
• Assisting in any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in any field with 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Resourceful with good communication skills, and a team player.
• 1 year employment contract will be offered, subject to renewal of contract

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The person shall provide administrative, operational and liaison support to ensure effective development and administration of the:
• MOH-NUS Fellowship Programme, and
• collaborative working model with the health professional bodies to support the coming mandatory CPE requirement in ethics and professionalism and its learning activities

This person will also assist in managing the grant that supports this project and provide adhoc administrative support on other CENTRES deliverables. A sliver of the administrative work will be department related.

The position is for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to two more years if performance is satisfactory.

Responsibilities include:

1. Coordinates and provides administrative support for all aspects of our Fellowship Programmes. This work includes (not an exhaustive list):
a. Manage the recruitment portfolio for the Fellowship Programme including but not limited to developing recruitment strategies, communicating with candidates and partners, planning, and implementing information sessions, and working closely with senior staff on identifying future partnerships.
b. Support the pre- and post-selection for fellow recruitment, including producing promotional materials, drafting instructions and correspondences, scheduling meetings, communicating with selection panel, and making logistics arrangement.
c. Works closely with the Director to manage of external contacts' databases and distribute information through mailers and other means of distribution including compiling and analysing scores and reporting the shortlist results.
d. Ensures that goals and objectives specified for the programme are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.

2. Coordinates and provides administrative support for all aspects of developing the collaborative working model with the health professional bodies to support the coming mandatory CPE requirement in ethics and professionalism and its learning activities. The work includes (not an exhaustive list):
a. Coordinates and liaises with the Healthcare Ethics Capability Committee (HECC) representatives to schedule meetings, book venues, book catering, and conduct consultation meetings and negotiations with stakeholders.
b. Drafts the minutes of meetings, circulates them to the various stakeholders for feedback and finalises the minutes with guidance from the Deputy Director.
c. Coordinates and provides administrative support to the Deputy Director in preparing the proposal.
d. Coordinates and provides administrative support to the Deputy Director to manage the continuation and transition of existing HECC-endorsed CBmE training programmes in ethics and professionalism to be aligned with the future programmes. This work also includes collecting, analysing and maintaining comprehensive records of our programmatic activities for reporting.
3. Processes payments and prepares comprehensive and accurate quarterly financial and administrative reports, including understanding the terms of grants for expenditure deviation.
4. Assists in drafting and updating standard operating procedures to enable the smooth conduct of our programmes and the efficient management of our financial accounts.
5. Perform other related duties incidental to this job description.

Qualifications

• A degree in any discipline, with at least 3 years working experience.
• Experience in budgeting and grant management principles preferred.
• Experience in running educational courses preferred.

Desired Traits

• Ability to work effectively on own initiative.
• Thrives in an evolving and fast-paced environment.
• Anticipates issues and problems and raises those to senior management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant at the Centre for Sleep & Cognition, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The research will involve the development and application of machine learning algorithms to brain MRI data.

Purpose of the post

We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated research assistant to join our team.

Main duties and responsibilities

The research assistant will be expected to develop and apply machine learning algorithms to brain MRI and other health data. The candidate will also provide support to other projects in the centre.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have an honors (first class or high distinction or equivalent) in the Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, Math or related STEM discipline.
2. Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;
3. At least 3 years of research experience in python and deep learning of brain MRI data

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to A/Prof Yeo Boon Thye Thomas at thomas.yeo@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV, including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

A Programme Manager position is open at the Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation μ-Electronics (SHINE) Centre of Professor Aaron Thean and within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The candidate will have a leading role in managing the related research projects, reviewing, and monitoring the execution, leading all aspects of the communication with the involved industrial parties.
The candidate will also have responsibilities in the following areas:
1. Coordinate the setup of the Centre in close collaboration with its Directors and PIs.
2. The Programme Manager is expected to play a leadership role in ensuring a tightly integrated programme where appropriate research activities are clearly collaborative; and to monitor, supervise, and manage the various principal investigators and receive reports on their research projects and specifically to review the progress of the various research activities for their deliverables along pre-determined timelines and make necessary changes, when appropriate, to the programme to achieve the stated goals.
3. Monitor and report on usage of the grant, review, and report expenditure where appropriate.
4. Expected to assist and interact with all partners on reports such as mid-term review reports, annual programme reports, final programme report etc.,
5. Assist on scientific or technical review and shall provide an overall presentation at such reviews.
6. Managing the timeline and deliverables through the programme operations.
7. Interact with the technical teams and industry partners on visits regularly to engage with their home teams to ensure technology relevance.
8. Maintain fixed asset inventory and enforce high standard of document control and record keeping.

Prior experience with project management roles, exposure to different work environments, and a background on Electrical or Computer Engineering are highly valued.

Qualifications

1. Preferably a PhD degree from a reputable university, ideally in Electrical Engineering or related (e.g., Computer, Communication, or Information Engineering).
2. Knowledge and experience in managing projects and/or research programmes is highly valued, along with experience in different roles and functions.
3. Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are required along with good written and oral communication skills.
4. The candidate needs to have high tolerance for ambiguity and ability to work on multiple sub-projects simultaneously, ability to prepare/disclose/handle information of a confidential nature, as well as to work in a team and positive “can-do” attitude, as documented by prior work experience and reference letters.
5. Open to Fixed Term Contract.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Bezos Centre requires an experienced individual to support Centre Director on sustainable protein program and centre operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the administration and managing centre operation.

Qualifications

1. Lead the centre administration and operation, ensure smooth functioning and efficient resources management.
2. Assist Centre Director on strategic planning and developing initiatives to support the centre goals and objectives.
3. Assist in monitoring the deliverables, reporting and communication.
4. Engaging with stakeholders including faculty, researchers, industry partners, and government bodies.
5. Facilitate partnerships with external organizations to enhance funding opportunities and expedite commercialization.
6. Execute tasks related to centre operation including budget management, project coordination, event planning, outreach and publicity.
7. Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.