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Research Associate (HSRPH /FJ)

2026-03-22

Location

Singapore

Type

Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Biostatistics / Data Science / Epidemiology
Statistical software (STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, Excel)
Reference management (EndNote, Zotero)
Literature screening tools (Covidence, Rayyan.ai)
Analytical thinking, communication skills

Research Areas

Health Services Research
Literature Reviews
Data Management & Analysis
Ethics Submissions
Grant Preparation
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Research Associate (HSRPH /FJ)

Job Description

The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include coordinating, organising and participating in research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following:

  • Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
  • Conducting literature reviews and scoping reviews; synthesize and summarize research findings.
  • Support data acquisition, cleaning, management, and basic descriptive analysis.
  • Assist with the preparation of data visualizations, reports, presentations, and research materials.
  • Support the preparation of documentation for ethics submissions and study protocols under supervision
  • Assist with the preparation of grant-related documents, progress updates, and final reports to stakeholders.
  • Provide coordination support for project activities, including scheduling, meeting documentation, and milestone tracking.
  • Help with the organization of academic events such as conferences, seminars, and training workshops.
  • Support project management activities and contribute to research presentations, including occasional project demonstrations where applicable.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Biostatistics / Data Science / Epidemiology (with strong quantitative focus)
  • Basic knowledge of at least one statistical software package (e.g. STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, Excel)
  • Familiarity with reference management software (e.g. EndNote, Zotero) and literature screening tools (e.g. COVIDENCE, Rayyan.ai)
  • Interest in learning data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau) is desirable
  • Experience assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, or conference presentations will be an advantage
  • Possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Capable of working independently while also being a collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable mindset
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to liaise professionally with clinicians, researchers, and technical staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Research Associate role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or Epidemiology with a strong quantitative focus. Basic knowledge of statistical software like STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel is essential. Familiarity with reference management (EndNote, Zotero) and literature screening tools (Covidence, Rayyan.ai) is required. Interest in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable. See research jobs for similar roles.

🔬What are the main responsibilities?

The role involves coordinating and participating in research studies under supervision, conducting literature reviews, supporting data acquisition, cleaning, management, and basic analysis, preparing visualizations, reports, and ethics submissions, assisting with grants and project coordination, and organizing academic events. Explore research assistant jobs for more opportunities.

📚Is experience in publications an advantage?

Yes, experience assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, or conference presentations is an advantage. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, independent work, teamwork, and excellent communication skills are key. Check how to excel as a research assistant.

💻What software skills are needed?

Basic proficiency in at least one statistical software package such as STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel is required. Desirable: learning Power BI or Tableau for data visualization. Familiarity with EndNote, Zotero, Covidence, or Rayyan.ai. View clinical research jobs for tech-focused roles.

📅When is the application deadline and how to apply?

Applications close on 2026-03-22. The job is in Singapore under Laboratory and Research. Apply via the provided link in the original post. No visa sponsorship mentioned; confirm eligibility. Related: postdoc jobs and postdoc success tips.

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