The Research Fellow will play a key role in supporting the design, execution, and analysis of clinical and translational research projects aligned with TTSH’s Academic Health Excellence agenda. Working closely with principal investigators and multidisciplinary collaborators, the fellow will contribute to protocol development, data analysis, and scientific communication, while ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. This role supports institution-wide efforts to enhance research capability, generate high-impact publications, and translate research findings into improved clinical outcomes.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC (80%)

1. Design and Implementation of Research Studies

1. Support the design and refinement of clinical or population-based research protocols.
2. Assist in developing study objectives, inclusion criteria, methodology, and outcome measures.
3. Propose or initiate new studies by planning, preparing study protocols, and implementing these studies efficiently.
4. Collaborate with investigators and clinical departments to ensure alignment with scientific and operational goals.

2.  Data Collection and Analysis

1. Manage data collection activities across clinical, laboratory, and/or digital platforms.
2. Clean, analyse, and interpret datasets using statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata).
3. Contribute to the generation of study results, figures, tables, and interpretation summaries.
4. Preparing and presenting data and insights at various relevant forums

3. Scientific Writing and Dissemination

1. Assist with the manuscript preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals through literature review, data analysis, and drafting of manuscripts.
2. Assist in the preparation of posters, oral presentations, and abstracts for academic conferences.
3. Collaborate on internal and external research communications as needed.

4. Grant and Ethics Submissions

1. Conduct literature reviews to support research questions and study relevance.
2. Contribute to the drafting of grant proposals, ethics applications (IRB), and progress reports.

5. Collaboration and Mentorship

1. Work closely with clinicians, data analysts, lab personnel, and institutional research offices.
2. Liaise with collaborators to bridge clinical and scientific information in order to integrate both into new and ongoing projects.
3. Contribute to knowledge generation, knowledge exchange and knowledge transfer activities.
4. Provide guidance to junior research staff, interns, or medical students supporting the project.
5. Attend regular team meetings, journal clubs, and collaborative planning sessions.

GENERAL (20%)

1. Support audit readiness and data traceability for ethics or grant-funded projects.
2. Contribute to continuous improvement of research processes and institutional knowledge-sharing efforts.
3. Undertake other duties as assigned by the Supervisor / Head of department to support CRIO’s strategic priorities and overall research ecosystem development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• PhD or equivalent in biomedical sciences, public health, epidemiology, or a related field.

TRAINING / SKILLS

1.       Familiarity with clinical research processes, study implementation, and ethics governance.

2.       Knowledge of research methodology, data protection policies, and academic publishing practices.

3.       Competent in data management, statistical analysis, and visualisation tools (e.g., R, SPSS, Excel).

4.       Experienced in grant administration and grant writing.

5.       Strong scientific writing, presentation, and documentation skills.

6.       Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with investigators, research coordinators, and administrative teams.

7.       Ability to manage multiple research tasks with attention to timelines, quality, and ethical compliance.

8.       Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines.

9.       Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

EXPERIENCE

1.       Prior experience conducting clinical, translational, or health services research.

2.       Prior publication track records in good scientific journals would be advantageous.

3.       Trained or certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is preferred.