Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant. The candidate will be working under the Eye N\' Brain Research Group, Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.

Myopia is reaching epidemic magnitudes in Asia, and especially in Singapore. The Eye N\' Brain Research Group are developing and testing novel light-based strategies for safe and passive myopia prevention and control. In this project, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in a school-based trial focused on evaluating a novel therapy for myopia prevention and control. Collaborating closely with scientists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, educators, child psychologists and public health experts, the candidate will contribute to the advancement of innovative approaches to myopia prevention and control in Singapore and the world.

Appointments will be made on a yearly contract basis renewable up to 3 years.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant will be responsible to, and work closely with the Principal Investigator to provide research and administrative support to ensure the successful completion of projects in a timely manner.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will

• Work under the PI, he/she is responsible for conducting the study in accordance with HSA, DSRB and hospital regulations
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the project, such as organising regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team and collaborate with the study sites
• Ensure proper record keeping of the clinical study documentations
• Attend investigator meeting(s)
• Prepare for study initiation
• Obtain study team signatures
• Screen and schedule participants
• Recruit participants
• Obtain voluntary subject consent

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect data
• Guide participants on the protocol expectations
• Perform study/protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner where applicable
• Maintain data records and study files
• Ensure all research agreements if applicable are in order

Qualifications

The applicant should have: * An Optometrist (preferred)/Optician Bachelor\'s Degree

• The ability to communicate well and work in a team
• Experience in a clinical research setting
• The ability to work independently and have an investigative nature
• Attention to details
• Good writing and communication skills

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate\'s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to the Eye N\' Brain Research Group, Department of Ophthalmology, NUS at .

Application

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, and full contacts of one (1) referee to this job portal.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal or

Email to: vns.ophth@nus.edu.sg

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Ophthalmology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 21925

National University of Singapore