JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE                 : Research Associate / Research Officer

DEPT/SECTION         : Research                              

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To support research activities in community-engaged projects aiming to improve nutrition and physical activity in vulnerable seniors.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(A)      SPECIFIC (100%)

1. Conduct literature search in relevant topics.
2. Develop / adapt survey tools which are culturally sensitive to seniors in Singapore.
3. Assist with DSRB applications.
4. Collect and analyse qualitative (e.g., in-depth interviews, focus group discussions) and/or quantitative (e.g., questionnaire, clinical measurements) data.
5. Write reports, manuscripts and other forms of written materials for research dissemination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 (A)     EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Essential: research experience in health and/or social care
• As the project involves communicating with isolated seniors, candidate must be multilingual with the ability to speak at least one of the following: Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Chinese dialects
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, health sciences or social sciences
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good presentation and writing skills
• Work experience in community-based health and social care sectors will be an advantage

(B) SPECIALISED TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Trained in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology
• For qualitative research: experience conducting interviews and focus group discussions with seniors will be an advantage
• For quantitative research: familiarity with STATA or R will be an advantage