Job Description

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Associate in the Centre for Population Health Sciences (Prof Josip Car)

The Research Associate is required to work closely with the Centre Director and Centre Manager in management and administrative processes (inclusive of research administration, human resources, finance, contracts, procurement, research support) to ensure alignment with School's systems and the smooth functioning of the Centre and the WHO Collaborating Centre.

Responsibilities include:

Staff management:

Staff management plans,

Staff contract management and hiring plans.

Manage student / scientist attachments.

Manage staff matters in the Centre.

Centre finance management:

Budgeting and budget utilisation

Finance-related processes in project management

Account management

Project Contract management:

Liaison with internal (e.g. LSO, RASS, FN) and external (e.g. funders and collaborators) stakeholders on contract matters including initiation, variation, reporting and expiry.

IRB and project update submissions.

Preparation of reports

Event/ Visit programme management

Develop programmes, schedules, budget approvals for events and visits

Centre matters

Oversee operational aspects including facilities, services, staff seating assignment, fire safety

Organize events and visits

Assist in meeting scheduling and other duties as assigned by the Director

Skills and qualifications:

BSc(Hons) or Masters in any discipline.

Minimum 2 years of working experience.

Good command of English (written and spoken).

Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Demonstrates initiative, adaptability and quick thinking.

Experience with managing local and international stakeholders.

Experience with working in a managerial capacity or in an interdisciplinary research environment would be advantageous.

Hiring Institution: LKC

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