Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) is a national programme set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support and strengthen Singapore's key research capabilities, translational platforms, and exper JOB SUMMARY The Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) is a national programme set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support and strengthen Singapore's key research capabilities, translational platforms, and expertise which can be harnessed to detect, respond to, and contain future infectious disease threats. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) serves as the administrative host of PREPARE. There are five co-operative programmes established under PREPARE. These co-operatives are supported by a national biorepository for clinical samples, tissues and associated data, and infectious diseases (ID) clinical and research databases. The Analytics, Disease & Behaviour Modelling Co-operative Programme aims to: Grow long-term core expertise in modelling and data science specific to ID surveillance, early outbreak detection, as well as epidemic response and social behaviour modelling. Support social / behavioural research studies on factors that can improve acceptability and adherence to public health interventions. The Research Fellow is a key team member of the Analytics, Disease & Behaviour Modelling Co-operative. The Co-op is building a core data and research analytic team that will generate and provide empirical data, insights and academic publications in the area of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. He/She will be working closely with clinicians and researchers on collaborative projects and academic publications. The key roles include analysing data, preparing project protocols and manuscript preparation for submission to peer-reviewed journals. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work strategically with doctors, epidemiologists, statisticians, and other research fellows to formulate and answer important clinical and public health questions on the diagnosis, prognosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases. Support as well as lead manuscript preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals through literature review, preliminary data analysis, and drafting of manuscripts. Initiate new studies by planning, preparing study protocols, and implementing these studies efficiently. Prepare research grant applications, including performing necessary literature review, advising on study design, and coordinating inputs from research collaborators. Liaise with collaborators to bridge clinical and scientific information in order to integrate both into new and ongoing projects. Present study results at local and international scientific conferences. Formulate novel clinical and scientific study hypotheses for new studies, manuscripts and collaborations. Attract collaborations from local and international partner institutions to bridge clinical and scientific information for both new and ongoing projects. JOB REQUIREMENTS PhD or Masters (minimum requirement) degree in Science or Public Health Good knowledge in Epidemiology and Biostatistics would be an advantage At least 3 years of research experience in biomedical or health sciences sector Excellent oral and written English communication skills Astute critical thinking skills and ability to learn quickly Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient in at least one statistical software package (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) Prior experience in publication of research findings would be an advantage