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Job Description
The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking candidates to apply for the role of Research Fellow within its Research Programmes. ALCNS is committed to its vision, 'Inspiring Health for All', and its mission to empower nurses to champion health for all by excelling in nursing education, fostering innovative research, and serving with compassion and humility.
The school hosts five key research programmes: Chronic Illness and Long-term Care, Education Innovation, Geriatric Care and Wellness, Patient Safety and Quality Care, and Women and Children Health Care. Further details about the school and its programmes are accessible at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/.
The selected candidates will be offered a contract position for a duration of one to two years, with an opportunity for renewal based on performance and funding availability.
Purpose of the post
The Senior Research Fellow (SRF) will work closely with the Principle Investigator (PI) and Core team members to engage in thorough research, generate impactful papers for publication in top-tier academic journals; and successfully obtain competitive funding for the research programme.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Research Fellow will be able to:
- conduct independent and collaborative research in one of our research programmes, under the supervision of senior faculty mentors/PI;
- develop and implement research projects, including study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
- publish research findings in high impact peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences and seminars;
- contribute to the development of grant proposals to secure funding for research projects;
- assist in the supervision and mentorship of honor and graduate students involved in research activities;
- contribute to relevant teaching in the department
- contribute to the dissemination of research findings to the broader community through outreach activities, including public lectures or community engagement initiatives;
- participate in departmental meetings, research seminars, and other academic activities to contribute to the scholarly environment of ALCNS.
Qualifications
The applicant should have:
- a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Nursing or a related field from an accredited institution;
- a strong background and expertise in nursing or health-related research;
- a track record of scholarly productivity, including publications in high impact or top peer-reviewed journals e.g., the BMJ;
- experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies;
- ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- prior experience in grant writing (securing external funding is an advantage).
More Information
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Catherine Dong at [email protected].
Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
