Job Description

Established in 1997, SERI is Singapore's national research institute for ophthalmic and vision research. SERI's mission is to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases common to Singap Established in 1997, SERI is Singapore's national research institute for ophthalmic and vision research. SERI's mission is to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases common to Singaporeans and Asians. Over the last decade, SERI has conducted landmark research projects that have led to tangible outcomes, patient benefits, and success stories. It has paved the way for significant improvements in how eye diseases are treated and prevented, not just for Singaporeans or Asians, but on a global scale. SERI has grown from a founding team of five in 1997 to a faculty of more than 238 staff, encompassing clinician scientists, scientists, research fellows, PhD students and support staff. This makes SERI one of the largest research institutes in Singapore, as well as the largest eye research institute in the Asia Pacific region. SERI has also over 230 adjunct faculties from various eye departments, biomedical institutes and tertiary centres in Singapore. SERI has published an impressive array of 4,504 scientific papers, and has secured external peer-reviewed competitive grants worth more than $360 million. As of August 2021, SERI's faculty has been awarded with more than 755 national and international prizes and filed 145 patents. Are you searching for an opportunity to apply/develop your skills and expertise Joining the SERI family would provide you the chance to join a global team and learn alongside with one of the top and globally renowned researchers, as well as develop your knowledge and skills further in a team-oriented, flexible and friendly working environment! We are seeking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to take on a significant role in the Ocular Epidemiology Research Group at SERI. The Ocular Epidemiology Research Group aims to develop and facilitate collaborative and translational research by integrating big data, omics, and machine learning analytics into large scale population-based studies. The strategic goal of our group is to improve the eye health of populations in Singapore and globally, and to become the international, leading centre for population science and digital health of eye diseases by, Using state-of-art data analytics and artificial intelligence techniques, Establishing collaborative research platform, and Nurturing the next generation of researchers and scientists Our Vision Build a world-leading research programme focusing specifically on the epidemiology and population health of major eye diseases in Asia. Provide a one-stop 'data portal' and information source on the population health of Asian eye diseases. Foster international collaborations with other population health and ophthalmic institutes in Asia and worldwide. Our Aims Document the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and public health significance of blinding eye diseases in Singapore and Asia by conducting large scale epidemiological studies under the umbrella of 'Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Diseases (SEED) Programme. Support research initiatives by developing and maintaining population data, biospecimen, genomic resources, images, and analytics methodologies. Bridge the gap between population health and clinical applications by leveraging existing biospecimen resources in discovery or validation of biomarkers for risk stratification, and developing novel screening modalities based on deep learning technologies. Provide research expertise, training and consultation to other researchers and ophthalmic institutions in Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region and globally. For the role of an Associate Executive, you will be working in the Ocular Epidemiology Research Group with the following (but not limited to) responsibilities, Be personal aide to Head of Department, such as managing HOD's calendar and administrative matters. Provide secretariat support for meetings, such as scheduling and preparation of agenda. Assist in management of grants, such as application, budget planning/tracking/variations, and reports. Provide broad based administrative support to team, such as updating of team's contacts and covid related information, IT devices track log, general procurement. Facilitate ad-hoc travel arrangements & logistics for external visitors/ collaborators/, including itinerary, and reimbursement processes. Job Requirements Diploma holder, related working experience is highly desirable Meticulous and diligent Good communication skills Note: Package offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience.