Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant (exercise science) position, in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, with a working appointment at the National University Health System (NUHS) Centre for Healthy Longevity. Appointments will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the Post

The Centre for Healthy Longevity (CHL), the aging research division of the National University Health System (NUHS), aims to be a leading institute for geroscience research and translation globally, renowned for translating research into practice to improve healthspan.

The Research Assistant (exercise science) will play a key role in supporting the mission of CHL. This role is dedicated to supporting an upcoming exercise intervention research study in women with breast cancer. Critical to this position is to establish research protocols, administer data collection and analyses. Data collected from participants will include molecular, cellular, as well as physiological parameters. It is thus expected that the incumbent will have some experience in these areas. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to perform data entry, cross-checking and cleaning on a routine basis. Finally, there will be numerous opportunities for the incumbent to be involved in manuscript writing and project presentations.

The role will suit a person with a background in the exercise sciences/ life sciences/ nutritional sciences/ allied health, with strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as technical experience in delivering exercise testing protocols, such as running cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). The successful incumbent will also be expected to engage with internal & external stakeholders and enjoys managing multiple demands and competing deadlines.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant (exercise science) is expected to:

• Work with the PI and project team to manage the day-to-day activities of the various human studies including problem solving, communication and protocol development and management.
• Coordinate and administer participant tests and procedures. These procedures can include physiological measurements, such as VO2max, anthropometric measurements, as well as prescribe aerobic and resistance exercises based on current clinical guidelines
• Work with study team in developing materials and tools necessary to recruit individuals to the clinical study, this includes (but not limited to) protocol requirements, schedule of visits, execution of research plan and develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with study team to ensure subjects are correctly screened for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, reviews of medical records, and documenting each potential participant's eligibility or exclusion
• Coordinate with team to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with national regulations, university/institute and sponsoring agency's policies and procedures.
• Support team to prepare other study materials as requested by the PI. These study materials include, but are not limited to, the informed consent document, case report forms (CRFs), enrolment logs, and drug/device accountability logs.
• Support team to establish and organize study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials.
• Support team to respond to any audit findings and implement approved

Qualifications

The applicant should have:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science/ life sciences/ nutritional sciences/ allied health with a strong interest in implementing exercise testing and prescription for aging and cancer
• Understanding of or experience with human clinical studies and or observational longitudinal studies
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to undertake a range of tasks concurrently
• Ability to monitor standards, guidelines and principles in relation to the position
• High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in easily understood format for a variety of audiences;
• Have an investigative nature & attention to details
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team linking different fields (e.g. exercise sciences, geroscience, nutrition)

Application

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

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 3 referees). Finally, a detailed cover letter indicating why you wish to join the Centre for Healthy Longevity is required.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Covid-19 Message

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Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.