Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is recruiting a Research Fellow specialising in the field of digital health and health education in Professor Jennifer Cleland’s group. LKCMedicine is a joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Imperial College London.
As a Research Fellow, you will play a pivotal role bringing expertise in digital health and health education, working closely under the guidance of Professor Cleland. The role involves providing crucial support to Professor Cleland, who leads the World Health Organization Collaborating Center (WHOCC) for Digital Health and Health Education. The role will involve conducting evidence synthesis using various methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) for systematic reviews. The applicant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of systematic reviewers to evaluate evidence on digital health and health education topics. The impact of your contribution will directly contribute to the field of digital health and health education at the regional and international platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform extensive review for various types of deliverables (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, background papers, technical briefs, research protocols, peer-reviewed publications) on a wide range of digital heath and health education policy topics.
- Search and assess potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information that are suitable for addressing project questions and objectives.
- Analyse and interpret data from diverse sources.
- Simplify and communicate complex information from various inputs into clear and accessible written materials for different audiences.
- Prepare written and/or oral reports and analyses to present findings.
- Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables.
- Organise, implement, and coordinate activities to execute assigned tasks and projects.
- Coordinate project activities and logistics with stakeholders, industry representatives, and policy professionals as needed to support project execution, data collection, and/or dissemination of results.
- Prepare internal briefing and or meeting materials on assigned projects.
- Support Principal Investigator in drafting presentations, speaking points, and visualisation aids.
- Foster strong and supportive working relationships across the project team(s) and Centre.
Key Competencies and Requirements:
- PhD in Health Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Epidemiology, Nursing, Biostatistics, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in medical terminology, evidence-based medicine and the utilisation of epidemiologic principles in guideline formulation.
- Background in crafting and executing diverse types of evidence synthesis, encompassing scoping reviews, systematic reviews, integrative reviews, etc.
- Proven track record in peer-reviewed publications, with experience as lead/first author.
- Demonstrated success of project implementation and management.
- Experience in research grant application, grant reporting, and research agreements management.
- Experience in supervising for junior researchers and/or students.
- Strong ability to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines for comprehensive evidence synthesis.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially in translating complex findings for varied audiences.
- Organised, detail-oriented, meticulous, and proficient in handling data.
- Responsible and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
- Proficient in ensuring adherence to institutional guidelines, policies and regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycle.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a diverse and interdisciplinary team.
- Effective computer and technology literacy.
- A willingness to take new projects as they arise.
