{"job":{"jobId":2489282,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Assistant (Myopia Prevention & Control - Ophthalmology)","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Description</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The National University of Singapore invites applications for <b>Research Assistant</b>. The candidate will be working under the Eye N’ Brain Research Group, Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Myopia is reaching epidemic magnitudes in Asia, and especially in Singapore. The Eye N’ Brain Research Group are developing and testing novel light-based strategies for safe and passive myopia prevention and control. In this project, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in a school-based trial focused on evaluating a novel therapy for myopia prevention and control. Collaborating closely with scientists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, educators, child psychologists and public health experts, the candidate will contribute to the advancement of innovative approaches to myopia prevention and control in Singapore and the world.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Appointments will be made on a yearly<b> </b>contract basis renewable up to 3 years.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Research Assistant will be responsible to, and work closely with the Principal Investigator to provide research and administrative support to ensure the successful completion of projects in a timely manner.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Main Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct the study in accordance with DSRB and hospital regulations</li>\n<li>Provide administrative support to the project, such as organising regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team, ensure research agreements are in order, and collaborate with other study sites</li>\n<li>Attend investigator meeting(s)</li>\n<li>Prepare for study initiation</li>\n<li>Screen, recruit, and schedule participants for the study</li>\n<li>Obtain voluntary participant’s consent</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Main Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Guide participants on the protocol expectations</li>\n<li>Perform study / protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner where applicable</li>\n<li>Collect data</li>\n<li>Perform ophthalmic examinations (Visual acuity test, etc.)</li>\n<li>Ensure proper record keeping of the clinical study documentations</li>\n<li>Maintain data records and study files</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Qualifications</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>The applicant should have:</strong></p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>An Optometrist (preferred)/Optician Bachelor’s Degree</li>\n<li>The ability to communicate well and work in a team</li>\n<li>Experience in a clinical research setting</li>\n<li>Experience in conducting ophthalmic examinations</li>\n<li>The ability to work independently and have an investigative nature</li>\n<li>Attention to details</li>\n<li>Good writing and communication skills</li>\n<li>Good event planning skills</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to the Eye N’ Brain Research Group, Department of Ophthalmology, NUS at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:vns.ophthal@nus.edu.sg\" rel=\"no-follow\">vns.ophthal@nus.edu.sg</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Application</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Formal application</b>: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, and full contacts of one (1) referee to this job portal.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal or</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Email to:<a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto: vns.ophth@nus.edu.sg\" rel=\"no-follow\"> <b>vns.ophth@nus.edu.sg</b></a></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>More Information</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Location:</strong> Kent Ridge Campus\n<strong>Organization: </strong>Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine\n<strong>Department: </strong>Ophthalmology\n<strong>Employee Referral Eligible:</strong> No\n<strong>Job requisition ID: </strong>21925</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Singapore","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/YONG-LOO-LIN-SCH-OF-MEDICINE-Research-Assistant-%28Myopia-Prevention-&-Control-Ophthalmology%29-Kent/18442944/","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|351231","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/351231","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"vns.ophth@nus.edu.sg","managerName":"NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Singapore","log_hit":0,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-09-06T14:11:13.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-09-06T14:11:13.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":483,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"National University of Singapore","name_en":"National University of Singapore","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p>As Singapore’s flagship university and among Asia’s best, the <a href=\"http://www.nus.edu.sg/\">National University of Singapore (NUS)</a> offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.</p><p> </p><p>Our 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a rigorous broad-based curriculum underscored by cross-faculty enrichment. We have pioneered many innovative academic programmes which include student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at <a href=\"https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/educate/nus-overseas-colleges\">12 NUS Overseas Colleges</a>, as well as double, joint and concurrent degree programmes with some of the world’s best universities. Close to 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich our vibrant and diverse campus community.</p><p> </p><p>The University’s multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. 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