185 Health Research jobs in Singapore

Research Associate

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team in the field of public health research.

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and statistical data analysis using advanced mathematical modeling techniques.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and publications of results and findings in reputable scientific journals.
• Support the Principal Investigator with daily tasks and contribute to the success of the project.

• Possess either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field with quantitative analysis experience.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Be proficient in using Statistical software (R) and have a basic understanding of programming languages.
• Have an interest in applying quantitative methods to epidemiology and public health questions.
• Desire to pursue further education or research opportunities.

• Relevant research experience in academia or industry.
• Masters qualification in a relevant area.
• Experience in literature reviews and/or analyzing epidemiological data.

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in the recruitment and data collection activities of public health research projects. Your primary responsibility will be to invite target participants to take part in relevant studies by phone call or messaging, and then screen their eligibility for the study and make an appointment with them for the study procedures.

The ideal candidate should possess a good command of spoken English and Malay/Tamil/Mandarin/Cantonese/Hokkien/Teochew languages to conduct interviews with health research participants in local ethnic languages. At least 1 year of customer-facing work experience is required.

• Inviting target participants to take part in the relevant study by phone call or messaging;
• Screening their eligibility for the study and making an appointment with them for the study procedures;
• Providing logistical information for the interview and study site visit;
• Managing participant flow at the study site visit and verifying the participants' survey completion status;
• Explaining the information in the study consent documents to the extent that the consent, if given, would be informed and voluntary;
• Obtaining participants' consent before beginning any study procedures;
• Interviewing participants according to the e-questionnaire and entering the responses accurately to the e-questionnaire via a tablet;
• Timely completion of interview and registration of participants for their study site visit procedures before the cut-off time;
• Preparing required material and equipment for the study site visits;
• Organising work outputs to be handed over to the QC supervisor; and
• Any other responsibilities as required by future research projects.

• Lead GBD research projects, set research direction, oversee project design, execution, and analytical planning.
• Supervise junior team members and serve as an in-house methodological expert.
• Develop subject-matter expertise, engage in policy translation, and explore grant opportunities.

Job Opportunity

This is a vital position in the health assessment operations of cohort studies that contribute to a Singapore population biobank.

Duties include participating in operational planning, developing and documenting work instructions, sourcing and coordinating vendors for health screening operations, performing health screening procedures, ensuring participant safety and privacy, and implementing new procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Join our organization as an exceptional research fellow and contribute to groundbreaking dental and oral epidemiology studies.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue innovative research in a collaborative environment, working with esteemed clinicians and researchers. The role involves direct involvement in extramurally-funded projects, securing national and international research funding, and developing a career as a leading researcher in the field.

Responsibilities include:

• Pursue high-impact research in dental and oral epidemiology, causal inference, longitudinal data analyses, and simulation modeling.
• Develop and lead research projects, collaborating with local and international partners.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers, fostering their growth and development.

Requirements for this role include:

• A Ph.D. in statistics, population health, or epidemiology.
• Relevant experience in epidemiology and statistics, preferably with a background in dental surgery.
• Excellent academic track record, including publications, grants, patents, and supervision of PhD/Masters students.

Benefits of this position include:

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
• Ongoing career development opportunities, including academic and professional training.
• The chance to work on impactful research projects, driving advancements in oral health.

• Ph.D. in statistics, population health, or epidemiology.
• Extensive research experience in epidemiology and statistics.
• Excellent academic track record, including publications, grants, patents, and supervision of PhD/Masters students.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing career development opportunities.
• State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.

If you are passionate about advancing knowledge in oral health research, please apply for this exciting opportunity.

Confinement Mechanobiology Researcher

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our Confinement Mechanobiology group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with talented and motivated research staff, interdisciplinary PIs, and clinician scientists.

The position involves using mechanobiology principles to identify, engineer, and leverage the role of confinement in cell biology. This includes leveraging new molecular biology tools such as RNA-Seq, CRISPR screens, ChIP-seq, and engineered tensions sensor probes to better understand the mechanical and genetic responses of the nucleus to self-induced cellular confinement.

• A PhD in bioengineering, biology, biomedical sciences, or similar fields.
• A strong background in mechanobiology, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, and image analysis.
• Prior knowledge of microfluidics would be advantageous, though not a prerequisite.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage in collaborative research in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to microfluidics, high-resolution imaging, and cell culture. They will also have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the development of new paradigms for biomedical research.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications should include a brief description of research interests and experience, and a full CV, with the names and contacts of two to three references.

Conduct research across all stages of assay development, from proof-of-concept to prototype design, optimization, and validation under the guidance of a team leader.

• Maintain a safe working environment adhering to laboratory safety standards and guidelines.
• Accurately record laboratory procedures and results using E-lab notebooks.

The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in Life Science fields. A degree in Life Sciences is also required. Experience with ISO 13485 and ISO9001 is advantageous.

• Life Science
• Assay Development
• Laboratory Safety
• E-lab Notebooks
• ISO 13485
• ISO 9001

Research Opportunity: Drive Innovation in Biomedical Research

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished research fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive and coordinate the overall progress of a project, planning, designing and performing experiments.

1. Experiment Design and Execution: Plan, design and perform experiments using techniques such as cell culture, qRT-PCR, transfection, western blotting, flow cytometry, histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, RNA sequencing, proteomics, and metabolomics.
2. Manuscript Preparation: Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, ensuring high-quality work, data presentation, and analysis.
3. Literature Search and Proposal Development: Conduct literature search and propose new research ideas for exploration.
4. Training and Guidance: Provide guidance and training to undergraduate/graduate students and junior researchers in laboratory techniques and research methods.

• A PhD degree from a reputable university in Material Science/Chemical/Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical/Life Sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in laboratory-based research, proficient in techniques including but not limited to scaffold fabrication, 3D printing, cell culture, qRT-PCR, transfection, western blotting, flow cytometry, histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, RNA sequencing, proteomics, and metabolomics.
• Experience in animal surgeries would be advantageous but not compulsory.
• At least 1 first-author original research publication in top-tier journals in the last 3 years.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of researchers and contribute to the advancement of biomedical research.

Confinement Mechanobiology Researcher

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our Confinement Mechanobiology group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with talented and motivated research staff, interdisciplinary PIs, and clinician scientists.

About the Position

The position involves using mechanobiology principles to identify, engineer, and leverage the role of confinement in cell biology. This includes leveraging new molecular biology tools such as RNA-Seq, CRISPR screens, ChIP-seq, and engineered tensions sensor probes to better understand the mechanical and genetic responses of the nucleus to self-induced cellular confinement.

Qualifications

• A PhD in bioengineering, biology, biomedical sciences, or similar fields.
• A strong background in mechanobiology, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, and image analysis.
• Prior knowledge of microfluidics would be advantageous, though not a prerequisite.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage in collaborative research in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to microfluidics, high-resolution imaging, and cell culture. They will also have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the development of new paradigms for biomedical research.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications should include a brief description of research interests and experience, and a full CV, with the names and contacts of two to three references.