About our client: Our client is a manufacturer and sales of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) company.

About the Role:

• Assist in the research and development of Polypropylene and Polyethylene products for value added applications.
• Schedule and carry out day-to-day activities for product design projects to meet the targets for new product development.
• Assist Chemist to carry out commissioning and method development for new equipment and improve existing testing methods.
• Play a major role in the smooth operation of the R&D laboratory by actively involving in regular maintenance of equipment, preparation and revision of operating procedures, maintaining excellent housekeeping and all activities related to Health, Safety & Environment.

About you:

• Degree in Chemical/Polymer/Material Engineering or Chemistry.
• Diploma in Chemical Process/Material Technology with several years' experience in the Polymer Industry will also be considered.
• Experience in polymer material processing and testing will be an added advantage.
• Candidate should be a team player with initiative, good analytical thinking, and communication skills, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

EA Name: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.

EA License No: 94C3545

EAP Name: Kimberly Wong Pik Kiun

EAP Reg. No: R1984508

The Research Fellow will support the principal investigators in carrying out research work under funded projects.

Job Requirements

• PhD in molecular biology or genetics with research experience
• Background and interest in human genetics (preferably with experience in clinical genetics)
• Experience with nucleic acid techniques
• Good computing skills
• Organized and meticulous, with attention to details
• Able to work independently
• Good communication skills

The Ocular Epidemiology Research Group at Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) aims to develop and facilitate collaborative and translational research by integrating big data, omics, and machine learning analytics into large scale population-based studies. The strategic goal of our group is to improve the eye health of populations in Singapore and globally, and to become the international, leading centre for population science and digital health of eye diseases by

· using state-of-art data analytics and artificial intelligence techniques,

· establishing collaborative research platform, and

· nurturing the next generation of researchers and scientists.

Our Vision

· Build a world-leading research programme focusing specifically on the epidemiology and population health of major eye diseases in Asia.

· Provide a one-stop “data portal” and information source on the population health of Asian eye diseases.

· Foster international collaborations with other population health and ophthalmic institutes in Asia and worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Executive is a key role within our organization's research department, responsible for supporting and managing various administrative aspects of research projects. This position requires a good understanding of research processes, grant management and compliance regulations. The Executive is expected to take initiative in improving and ensuring smooth, efficient operation of research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget and Financial Management: Work closely with research team to manage research project budgets, including tracking expenses, monitoring spending, providing financial reports and preparation of purchase requisitions. Coordinate with finance, procurement and others departments to ensure accurate financial management of research projects.

Research Support: Assist department with administrative tasks, such organizing meetings / events, collation of data, preparation of forms, managing assets and databases. Provide guidance on research best practices, funding opportunities and resources available to researchers.

Grant Management: Assist in managing the entire lifecycle of research grants, including proposal development, budgeting, submission, and post-award administration. Collaborate with researchers and funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting guidelines.

Research Compliance: Stay up to date with relevant research regulations and policies to ensure adherence to ethical standards, data protection laws, and institutional guidelines. Provide guidance and support to researchers regarding compliance issues and assist in obtaining necessary approvals.

Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective collaboration between researchers, faculty members, funding agencies, and other stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between the research department and internal departments, ensuring clear communication channels and efficient information flow.

Research Reporting and Documentation: Collect, analyze, and synthesize data related to research projects, prepare progress reports, and assist with the preparation of research publications, presentations, and documentation for regulatory submissions.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business administration, accounting, finance or a related discipline).

· 1 – 2 years of work experience/ proven experience in research administration or project management within a research environment is desirable.

· Good knowledge of research funding processes, grant management, and compliance regulations.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Exceptional attention to details.

· Proficient in using research administration systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with researchers, administrators, and stakeholders.

· Knowledge of research ethics, data protection, and intellectual property rights is advantageous.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Community-based Oral Care Programme for Vulnerable Seniors through Tele-dentistry

Responsibilities

You will assist the principal investigator to develop and implement the tele-dentistry supported community-based oral care programme for seniors which includes:

· Key conduit between National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Ministry of Health, SingHealth Regional Health System (RHS), Agencies, community partners.

· Prepare documents for and facilitate regulatory (e.g. Institution Review Board, Health Sciences Authority) approvals.

· Facilitate the signing of project agreements with external collaborators.

· Provide advice on programme implementation and workflow.

· Facilitate programme-related outreach events and training sessions.

· Design and develop informed consent form, data collection forms, logs and other study related document.

· Execute the approved clinical research protocols in accordance to the ICH-Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) and other regulatory requirements, including (but not limited to) assisting the principal investigator(s) in:

• Subject’s consent taking
• Scheduling study-related appointments for research subjects
• Collect study data
• Completing data collection forms
• Administer surveys or questionnaires
• Managing the study-related equipment
• Handling queries by research subjects
• Other patient-fronting research activities stated in the protocol

· Set up and maintain Investigator study file(s), including records of all approvals and reports.

· Coordinate and take minutes for study specific meetings between the various stakeholders such as NDCS, RHS and community partners.

· Set up and entry of research data into the study database.

· Simple interim analysis of data.

· Coordinating and taking notes for study specific meetings between the investigators and their study team members

· Ensure timely preparation and submission of study progress reports

· Preparation for study audits by relevant regulatory authorities and grant funding bodies

Requirements

· Degree in Nursing, Biological Science, Pharmacy or other healthcare related discipline.

· Familiar with Singapore Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (SGGCP), ethics and regulatory requirements for conducting clinical research

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and bio-statistical software applications.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

The SingHealth Regional Health System (RHS) drives SingHealth’s efforts in developing and strengthening partnerships across care providers in the eastern region, both private and public, and across care settings – tertiary, primary and community care, to empower our population to keep well, get well and live well in their communities and homes. The RHS provides oversight of all care integration programmes across the cluster for all SingHealth Care Integration and Healthier SG initiatives and provides overarching strategic direction to the various programmes under its’ purview. It also provides support service development, as well as monitors and evaluates key population health initiatives.

You will support the evaluation of population health initiatives at SingHealth RHS. You will assist with developing the programme evaluation plans, engaging the programme stakeholders, coordinating meetings, performing literature review and data collection through surveys and interviews. You will support the preparation of meeting minutes, reports and manuscripts. You will also assist with planning and organizing training workshops and scientific symposiums.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Psychology, Health Sciences or any related discipline
• Experience in conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions would be preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

As a clinical research coordinator, you will be actively involved in coordinating clinical trial activities according to the study protocol and in compliance to the ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines and the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations under the Health Product Act.

You will support and assist the Principal Investigator in the following trial related activities:

• Patient screening and recruitment,
• Monitoring subject’s compliance to their treatment and follow-up,
• Data collection and management including resolving data discrepancies,
• Coordinating the collection of biological specimens,
• Monitoring of adverse events and safety reporting,
• Maintaining and organising of investigator site files, preparation and submissions to the ethics committee and relevant local health authorities,
• Tracking of trial expenditures and timely invoicing.

Requirements:

• Degree in Life Sciences/Nursing
• OR Diploma in Nursing with minimum 6 years working experience as CRC
• 2 years of related working experience will be advantageous
• Excellent time-management and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Good grasp of MS Office applications

The Research Officer will oversee the progress of the research study under the supervision of the Principal investigator. They will perform a variety of research activities which include planning and execution of experiments for functional validation, leading up to a scientific publication.

Main Duties:

1. Tissue Logistics

• Tracking of biological samples received in the lab pertaining to the study
• Collection of patient samples (FFPE, Tissue, WBC,DNA or RNA) from Pathology
• DNA/RNA extraction from frozen tissue or FFPE
• Submission of DNA/RNA samples to external sequencing partner

2. Cell culture

• Generation of cell line and/or organoids from tissue collected from the study
• Maintenance of these cell lines and/or organoids in culture

3. Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project

• Performing literature reviews when required
• Plan and execute experiments for functional validation
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental result and research findings
• Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations/scientific manuscripts/ literature for publication

4.Perform other related duties

• Laboratory upkeep and maintenance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master of Science degree in related technical discipline (biology, cell biology, biomedical science, biochemistry or molecular biology)
• Experience working in a clinical or academic environment
• Strong technical/wet lab skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Independent worker, possess initiative to complete tasks and projects assigned
• Highly motivated to learn new techniques and not afraid to ask if unsure
• Able to undertake independent research progressively

The Senior / Executive will be responsible for the daily operations of SingHealth’s research facilities and attend to daily queries from research staff. You will arrange the necessary logistics and processes for new investigators and departments moving into SingHealth Research Facilities and ensure the proper return of laboratory or office space when they vacate the premises.

You will assist in the preparation and renewal of licenses, sub-tenancy and service agreements. You will be responsible for the purchase of equipment and consumables, renewal of equipment service contracts and other services, as well as the processing of such invoices. You will also manage requests for card access to research facilities.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that the laboratories under the jurisdiction of the Office of Research are fully compliant with safety regulations and SOPs. You will need to maintain all laboratory-related licenses and permits as well as update chemical inventories in the laboratories. You will need to ensure that regular inspections of the laboratories are conducted and rectify any issues raised from the inspections.

Job Requirements:

• Degree, preferably in Biomedical Science or related discipline with 4 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with laboratory or facility operations
• Candidates with laboratory safety training and/or experience are preferred
• Highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective and positive working relationship with diverse groups of people
• Good command of written and spoken English and ability to work independently
• Good organisational and analytical skills with an eye for detail
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

SGH Research Office (RO) serves as a one-stop centre for all research-related matters. RO is seeking a suitable candidate with experience in drafting and execution of research and clinical trial agreements.

As part of the Research Office, the candidate will be reporting to the Manager (Research Agreements and Partnership). The candidate will be expected to perform the following roles and responsibilities:

• Facilitate the negotiation process with external parties on research-related agreements including but not limited to NDAs, MTAs, RCAs and CTAs.
• Work with external and internal teams to draft, review and finalise research-related agreements
• Advise and assist Principal Investigators on research-related matters and compliance to internal research-related policies and procedures.
• Formulate and implement research agreements-related policies, processes and dashboards.
• Assist in report collation, provide administrative support for RO related meetings and events, and other ad-hoc duties to support the RO functions that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in medical, health, science, law related areas or general degree with relevant experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in managing research agreements,
• Familiarity with healthcare systems in research related areas is an advantage
• Strong problem solving and communication skills and ability to adapt to fast-moving situations is necessity to handle researchers, management and other stakeholders.
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Job Description:

You will assist the Research and Translational Innovation Office in SingHealth Community Hospitals in the preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for dissemination of study results. You will also perform data collection, coding, analysis and ensure accurate interpretation of results. You will also conduct literature review to aid the department to aid in grant applications and undertake any other ad hoc duties as required by the organization from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in related fields (Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Psychology, or Sociology)
• Detail-oriented and meticulous when handling with administrative work and data processing
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Mother Tongue or dialects will be an advantage
• Work after office hours and on weekends when necessary (as participants might request that we interview them during these timings where they are more available)
• Work on site at community hospitals and in the community (as we need to provide participants convenience (in terms of location)) to participate in our study

You will provide administration and management support to research and academic activities for the Department of Haematology.

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in all aspects of the research coordination activities such as planning, coordinating, submission to IRB and/or regulatory authority and liaise with subjects and other members of the research team to ensure all study related activities are carried out efficiently in adherence to IRB, protocol requirements, GCP and other applicable regulatory authorities. In addition, you will support and participate in the SGH mission of providing quality patient care, education, research.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences/Life Sciences & any other relevant disciplines, or Diploma in Life Science /Pharmaceutical Science/ Clinical Trial Management, Diploma /Advance Diploma/ Degree in Nursing.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently are desired.
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19

The Division of Supportive and Palliative Care is conducting research projects to improve health services for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. This advertisement is for a Research Fellow to work on an NMRC Population Health Grant funded project. The overall aim of this project is to assess the implementation potential and gather data on the effectiveness of a range of possible palliative care screening criteria both among healthcare providers and in a prospective cohort of patients with cancer, heart failure and chronic kidney disease. For an informal discussion about this position, please email Dr Grace Yang at [email protected]

Requirements:

1. PhD degree, preferably in a healthcare or biomedical field;

2. Prior experience in nursing or allied health is highly desirable;

3. Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact with participants and clinicians at all levels;

4. Motivated, independent and hardworking individual with a keen interest to gain experience in health services research and build research skills in relevant areas such as mixed methods, implementation science and data analytics using routinely collected real-world data.

You will have a broad responsibility in the evaluation of innovation projects which is a critical step in identifying high impact projects with benefits to patients/staff and/or cost savings. Your scope of work includes the following items:

a. Independently conduct systematic and non-systematic literature review using various search engines and public databases to evaluate the potential value of health innovations

b. Identify subject areas for data extraction and conduct data extraction and data wrangling from institutional databases to support the evaluation of the potential value of health innovations and for specific research projects

c. Draft and format evaluation reports for innovation teams and management reporting d. Manage projects from start to end with guidance (i.e. develop research objectives and study design, perform data extraction and data collation, conduct data modelling, perform statistical analysis and engage and collaborate with various stakeholders)

e. Perform statistical analysis and other data analysis for various impact assessment projects

f. Perform health technology assessments (cost analysis, cost effectiveness analysis, cost utility analysis or budget impact analysis) with guidance

g. Draft research abstracts and manuscripts

h. Support secretariat and administrative functions pertaining to the impact assessment unit

i. Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by Head of Department (HOD) and/or supervisor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with Statistical applications and in Project Management is preferred
• Knowledge and skills in project management, process improvement, improvement methodologies and tools and techniques, such as design thinking, lean and Six Sigma, would be a strong advantage
• Knowledge and skills in data analytics, statistics and data visualisation
• Prior working experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage
• Knowledge of programming such as VBA, R, Python would be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging conditions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI) is a centralised platform for population health research, innovation, implementation and evaluation activities at the SingHealth Regional Health System. CPHRI aims to seamlessly leverage data and technology to guide and support population health initiatives and accelerate the implementation of research findings in care delivery and improvement.

You will be responsible for providing general administrative and operational support for CPHRI. You will maintain meeting schedules and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders. You are required to provide logistical and admin support for events. You will assist with the tracking and collating surveys administered to research subjects as well as providing logistical support to research projects. You will also be involved in the procurement process and ensure that all procurements requisitions are processed smoothly and adheres to the corporate guidelines.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience in administrative work
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Good organising and coordinating skills
• Good time management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

What you will be doing:

• Data Analysis Techniques: On statistical analysis, data visualization, and epidemiological research methods relevant to eye health studies.
• Epidemiological Principles: Understanding the fundamental principles of epidemiology, including study design, data collection, and data management.
• Research Ethics and Compliance: Understand ethical research practices and compliance with regulatory standards in Singapore.
• Communication Skills: Collaboration within the research team and presentation of findings.
• Project Management: Handle research projects and meet deadlines for paper submissions and grant applications.
• Practical Experience: Engaging in real-world data analysis projects and research

What you will need to have:

• Minimum MBBS or science-related degree with exposure in epidemiological studies
• Knowledge in various data analysis techniques
• Interest in epidemiological studies and data visualization

About SERI

SERI, the research arm of SNEC, was established in 1997 with the mission to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases in Singapore. Till date, SERI has conducted landmark research projects that have led to tangible outcomes, patient benefits and success stories. It has been paving the way for significant improvements in how eye diseases are treated and prevented, not just within Singapore but on a global scale.

By joining SERI, you can:

• Work with a Purpose: Meaningful impact towards improving patients’ lives through research
• Maximise your Potential: Opportunity to work with global and top researchers at one of Singapore’s largest research institutes and be engaged in continuous learning and development opportunities
• Be Connected and Cared for: People-centric environment that supports your personal well-being guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration

What you'll do:

1. Programme and Project Management

• Maintain overview of all key programmes activities and operations
• Support project team meetings (internal and external)
• Liaise with project leads/members and HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Admin, etc as necessary

2. Grant Management

• Maintain relevant programme grant documents
• Provide support in collating and checking of grant documentation and processes (e.g., proposal, reporting, variation requests, fund requisitions, etc.)

3. JRC Meeting Coordination

• Convene meetings (coordinate meeting dates and agenda, coordinate logistics) Drive pre-meeting preparations (identify materials required, circulate pre-meeting materials)
• Facilitate JRC meetings (support meeting proceedings, prepare minutes)
• Coordinate post-meeting follow-ups (track action items and follow up on implementation as necessary)

4. General Administration

• Maintains in-depth awareness of SERI admin and grant policies related to responsibilities
• Coordinates general administration for the programmes teams (overseas visitor meetings, internal meetings)

5. Takes on additional responsibilities and projects as assigned

What you'll need to have:

• Degree with at least 3 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in a healthcare setting and / or grant / program management
• Understanding of the local healthcare sector, as well as public grant funding and grant management preferred
• Experience working with industry partners and overseas collaborators preferred
• Expertise in use of MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint etc) and related software is a requirement

Other criteria:

• Strong track-record in project management
• Able to think and function independently, and possesses critical thinking skills to accurately assess challenges and propose workable solutions to mitigate any identified risks
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Eventual package offered will commensurate with qualification and experience

The Division of Supportive and Palliative Care is conducting research projects to improve health services for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. The projects aim to develop, evaluate and implement novel models of healthcare service delivery for palliative care. You will perform a variety of activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or the PI’s designate:

1. Conduct literature reviews;

2. Screen and recruit patients/ research participants;

3. Conduct semi-structured interviews with patients/ research participants;

4. Attend to the administrative and logistic needs of research projects;

5. Assess patients for supportive and palliative care needs and manage any identified needs.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent;

2. Recognized nursing qualification and registered with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with valid BCLS certificate;

3. At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience;

4. Strong interpersonal skill, able to interact and manage participants and clinicians at all levels;

5. Motivated, independent and hardworking individual with a keen interest to learn and gain experience in health services research.

Your main duties will include:

- Assist the Principal Investigator in clinical data management and coordination of clinical research for Geriatric Oncology (GO) team and Genitourinary (GU) Oncology team.

- Screen, recruit and follow-up with patients for consent and research procedures.

- Conduct questionnaire and perform geriatric assessment on patients.

- Maintain investigator site files and laboratory supplies, arrange blood sampling and delivery of study specimens.

- Facilitate team meetings and other adhoc administrative duties.

Requirements:

- Degree or Diploma in Biomedical Science/Health Science.

- Meticulous, fast and accurate.

- Good interpersonal and communication skills.

- Preferably bilingual as you may need to communicate with elderly patients.

- Experience in data management and clinical research will be an advantage.

We are currently looking for a dynamic sensory scientist or R&D professional to work as a Qualitative Sensory Research Manager on exciting client innovation projects. We are looking for Qualitative Sensory Research Manager, in be based in Queenstown, Singapore.

About MMR...

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients - partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands.

Our team of over 700 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We boast a true global reach with offices in Wallingford (near Oxford), London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Cali (Colombia), Bangkok, Durban and Amsterdam.

What makes MMR special?

We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. Don't take our word for it though, check us out on Glassdoor. You'll see we're currently rated at 4.7 out of 5 as an employer destination and a massive 99% of our employees would recommend working for us to a friend. Add to that 99% of our people approve of our CEO and you a general feel of what it means to be part of the MMR family.

No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It's a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe.

About our opportunities...

With this role, you will be working on all the portfolio of Sensory Qual methodologies we have developed at MMR for the last 15 years to help support our clients in designing ideal product and pack briefs to fit an idea / concept / positioning (being innovation or renovation), in understanding sensorially active characteristics during the consumption journey or in developing the complete guardrails for innovation working alongside our qual and brand consultant colleagues. You will therefore work across all MMR existing client teams and new ones too, which will provide a lot of variety in the product categories researched, as well as challenges. We are solution focused, so adaptability and quick thinking are crucial, especially in the current circumstances. Most of MMR’s work is food, drink and personal care related, so experience in these sectors is advantageous, to be able demonstrate relevant expertise to our clients.

All our Sensory Qual approaches use qualitative collaborative techniques, so consumer understanding and great client interaction are key to add value to the process. You will own the projects you work on and deliver them from proposal to debrief as well as be involved in business development initiatives to continue to grow our client base.

We conduct research all over the world, expect opportunities to travel and explore new countries when this is appropriate to do so again. Any foreign language skills are therefore advantageous.

As part of the wider Sensory Community of MMR, you will also be sharing your sensory knowledge and assessment skills across the business and be involved in selling and delivering exciting new ventures likes Sensory Playbooks!

The team you will join is a welcoming bunch of foodies that love nothing more than discover new things to try from all over the world that will offer keen support throughout.

• Energy and enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in
• Strong passion for sensory research and innovation in Food, Beverage, Household or Personal Care
• Sensory moderation – candidates should be able to elicit detailed sensory vocabulary from trained panelists and transfer these moderation skills to working with clients / untrained consumers
• Sensory acuity– ability to articulate product sensory characteristics themselves and to provide clear argumentation / recommendation on product differences to support a product selection relevant to the project objectives
• Strong communication skills (fluent in written / spoken English is essential)
• Love to collaborate and work as a team, but can working independently too
• Ability to write engaging story led presentations and present with gravitas

MMR offers an open, diverse and non-hierarchical environment, where bespoke MMR Academy training is offered at every level. We also offer exciting secondment opportunities at our other global locations, as well as a selection of fantastic employee benefits.

MMR delivers a class leading set of marketing science tools and approaches, many of which are proprietary to MMR. We are endorsed by our global client base for our agility, technical expertise and willingness to adapt research solutions to directly focus on specific client challenges. We’ve built a reputation of providing innovative statistical analysis and techniques, coupled with optimal research design consultancy, that successfully delivers against our clients’ specific business objectives.

MMR is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About SERI

SERI, the research arm of SNEC, was established in 1997 with the mission to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases in Singapore. Till date, SERI has conducted landmark research projects that have led to tangible outcomes, patient benefits and success stories. It has been paving the way for significant improvements in how eye diseases are treated and prevented, not just within Singapore but on a global scale.

By joining SERI, you can:

• Work with a Purpose: Meaningful impact towards improving patients’ lives through research
• Maximise your Potential: Opportunity to work with global and top researchers at one of Singapore’s largest research institutes and be engaged in continuous learning and development opportunities
• Be Connected and Cared for: People-centric environment that supports your personal well-being guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration

What you'll do:

Conduct Research and Model Development:

• Design and conduct innovative research projects in the field of ophthalmology and healthcare using large language models
• Develop and optimize large language models tailored to address clinical unmed needs
• Explore novel approaches and methodologies to enhance language model capabilities in healthcare contexts
• Communicate research findings through presentations, publications, and collaborative discussions
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in language models contribute to the state-of-the-art knowledge

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Curate and analyze large datasets to train and evaluate language models
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure data quality and relevance

Implementation:

• Implement state-of-the-art techniques to improve model performance and interpretability
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, data scientists, and engineers, to integrate language models into practical healthcare solutions

Ethical Considerations:

• Ensure research aligns with ethical guidelines and data privacy standards
• Responsible for transparent development and deployment of language models in healthcare

What you'll need to have:

• A bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field
• Proven experience in natural language processing, deep learning, and large language models
• Background or strong interest in ophthalmology and healthcare applications
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with healthcare data, electronic health records, or medical imaging
• Strong publication record in reputable conferences or journals
• Familiarity with ethical considerations in AI research and healthcare applications
• Previous experience in interdisciplinary collaborations

Note: Eventual package offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Research Officer will oversee the progress of the research study under the supervision of the Principal investigator. They will perform a variety of research activities which include planning and execution of experiments for functional validation, leading up to a scientific publication.

Main Duties:

1. Tissue Logistics

• Tracking of biological samples received in the lab pertaining to the study
• Collection of patient samples (FFPE, Tissue, WBC,DNA or RNA) from Pathology
• DNA/RNA extraction from frozen tissue or FFPE
• Submission of DNA/RNA samples to external sequencing partner

2. Cell culture

• Generation of cell line and/or organoids from tissue collected from the study
• Maintenance of these cell lines and/or organoids in culture

3. Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project

• Performing literature reviews when required
• Plan and execute experiments for functional validation
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental result and research findings
• Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations/scientific manuscripts/ literature for publication

4.Perform other related duties

• Laboratory upkeep and maintenance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master of Science degree in related technical discipline (biology, cell biology, biomedical science, biochemistry or molecular biology)
• Experience working in a clinical or academic environment
• Strong technical/wet lab skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Independent worker, possess initiative to complete tasks and projects assigned
• Highly motivated to learn new techniques and not afraid to ask if unsure
• Able to undertake independent research progressively

What you’ll do:

• Perform data analysis, image processing and modelling on novel ocular imaging data;
• Compile data, summarize and interpret results of the analysis in reports and journal articles;
• Conduct research within SERI in line with its research strategy and under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigators and Collaborators;
• Actively participate in these research projects in a team-based, cross-functional research environment.

What you'll need to have:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Science or related discipline;
• Possess good programming and image processing skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python);
• Previous experience in medical image analysis and software development;
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team-based, cross-functional research team.

The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. Eventual package offered will commensurate with qualification(s) and experience

You will support the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Research & Education to oversee and implement the research programmes and initiatives of the National Dental Research Institute Singapore (NDRIS). Additionally, you will support the Academic Chair to oversee the academic initiatives under the Oral Health Academic Clinical Program (ORH ACP). You will be in-charge of managing research and academic support grants awarded to NDRIS and ORH ACP.

You will be responsible for research and academic strategic planning and implementation of the NDRIS’ and ORH ACP’s research and academic masterplans. You will be in charge of formulating and reviewing research and academic policies and procedures. You will be required to develop grant proposals and presentation decks for research and academic programmes and prepare cases for support to attract philanthropy funding. You will oversee the organisation of strategic initiatives, including planning strategic retreats, study trips and visits by key overseas delegations. You will facilitate partnerships with collaborators and industry players.

Requirements:

• PhD/ Masters in Science or other related field with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in research and academic administration
• At least 6 years of supervisory experience will be preferred
• Able to work independently and lead a team and function well in a team-based setting
• Possess good leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, analytical, presentation deck development and writing skills
• Highly motivated with strong ability to drive initiatives

About SERI

SERI, the research arm of SNEC, was established in 1997 with the mission to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases in Singapore. Till date, SERI has conducted landmark research projects that have led to tangible outcomes, patient benefits and success stories. It has been paving the way for significant improvements in how eye diseases are treated and prevented, not just within Singapore but on a global scale.

What you'll do

The incumbent will undertake research in SERI and clinical research work at SNEC related to a broad range of ophthalmological conditions. He/she will assist the Director, Investigators and Consultants in the successful execution of the project(s).

The Research Component includes the following:

• Lead and Develop the discovery and translation of novel biomarkers, targets and therapies
• Report scientific outcomes and strategies to the Lead PI and Collaborators to support the successful development, coordination and management of the program
• Evaluate new research opportunities and collaborations tailored to the needs and interest of the research project
• Support clinical studies
• Conduct and coordinate clinical research in medical retinal diseases within SERI/SNEC in line with its research strategy, including PI-initiated studies and industry sponsored clinical trials
• Assist in management of these research projects, which includes supervising post-doctoral research assistants, research students, technical and other support staff (if any)
• Publish and disseminate research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and other reputable outlets
• Assist to draft research reports
• Attend and present research findings and papers at academic and professional conferences, and to contribute to the external visibility of the department
• Attend and participate in meetings (where necessary) and other committees and working groups within SERI/SNEC
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work
• Undertake such specific roles and management functions as may be reasonably required by the Director

The Clinical Research Component will include participation in clinics through which the post holder will be exposed to:

• A broad variety of retinal and vitreous disorders with particular emphasis on macular diseases and retinal vascular disease. The principles, interpretation and hands-on experience with fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography and optical coherence tomography using state-of-the-art equipment
• The principles, interpretation and hands-on experience in electrophysiology

Job Requirements

• MMed (Ophthalmology), FRCS or its equivalent, registrable with the Singapore Medical Council
• Completed 2 years of advance training rotations in general ophthalmology
• Research training with a Masters/PhD in epidemiology or in a related discipline, with of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced in most aspects of clinical ophthalmology and competent with intravitreal injections.
• A demonstrated familiarity with principles of clinical research studies
• Able to work independently and multi-task
• A good command of English language

The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. The incumbent will be required to be flexible in their duties.

Duration:
1-year contract will be given for the first instance (subject to extension up to 2 years)