{"job":{"jobId":2508399,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Assistant (Global Biosafety / Biosecurity Policy / Qualitative Research)","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 Asia Centre for Health Security at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant with experience to support Centre leadership in conducting studies in the area of biosafety/biosecurity policy and regulation, focusing on DNA synthesis screening in Asia.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Research Assistant will play an essential role in developing the Center’s research agenda to map DNA synthesis screening in Asia and issue policy recommendations. To that end, successful candidates will be expected to carry out research activities, write reports, and other documentation, and support the organization of events. The RA will be expected to work independently under the supervision of Centre leadership and in interaction with other Centre members.</p>\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;\">Applicants are expected to have at least a master’s degree from an established University, preferably in biotechnology, biology, synthetic biology, life sciences, public health, public policy, or law. The candidate should have knowledge and/or experience in the field of biosafety/biosecurity and policy. Knowledge/experience in the field of DNA synthesis screening is an advantage. An ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Experience conducting desk research in the fields of biosafety/biosecurity and policy;</li>\n<li>Experience conducting qualitative research at the biosafety/biosecurity and policy interface, including collecting and analysing interviews, surveys, or other qualitative data.</li>\n<li>Independent, reliable, well-organised, meticulous to detail, focused.</li>\n<li>Possesses excellent English written and verbal communication skills.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of any or some of the languages spoken in Asia may be an advantage.</li>\n<li>Entry-level candidates with relevant training or expertise are welcome to apply.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>More Information</b>\nLocation: Kent Ridge Campus\nOrganization: National University of Singapore\nDepartment : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health\nJob requisition ID : 22479</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">For more information on the position, please contact Ms Yvonne Teo (Email: <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:ephthlyn@nus.edu.sg\" rel=\"no-follow\">ephthlyn@nus.edu.sg</a>)</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Singapore","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/SSHSPH-Research-Assistant-%28Global-Biosafety-Biosecurity-Policy-Qualitative-Research%29-Kent/19588444/","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|361554","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/361554","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"ephthlyn@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":"2023-12-22T12:51:46.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-12-22T12:51:46.000Z"},"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. Researchers in our faculties, 29 university-level research institutes, research centres of excellence and corporate labs focus on themes that include energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active ageing; advanced materials; as well as risk management and resilience of financial systems. The University’s latest research focus is to use data science, operations research and cybersecurity to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative. 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