Research Fellow

Institution: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) SPECIFIC

To conduct program evaluation and implementation research focusing on preventing functional decline and implementing integrated care in older adults
To produce high quality research reports and/or publications
To submit research grant applications
To lead activities designed to develop collaborative research with external partners, colleagues and/or support staff and to actively develop external contacts and networks relevant for future collaborations and funding opportunities
To supervise and mentor junior researchers and interns
To lead relevant research meetings including those related to knowledge translation
To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes as research ethics procedures as well as health and safety guidelines are met by research team members
To take responsibility for resolving problems affecting the delivery of research projects and planning future research projects
To contribute to teaching activities
To work on other projects and initiatives

(B) GENERAL

To be a leader in embracing change, and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff
To provide clear goals and direction for junior research staff
To build a strong research team
To assume additional responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS
(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant PhD or Masters qualification, particularly in health and social sciences
Research experience including relevant publications
Experience of working in a research team environment
Experience of developing research projects and bringing them to successful completion
Strong leadership qualities, sound judgment and superior decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills

(B) SPECIALISED TRAINING & EXPERIENCE