Research Assistant/Associate (Centre for Sustainable Medicine)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link - https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-AssistantAssociate-%28Centre-for-Sustainable-Medicine%29/30179-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, shaping the health of populations for generations to come. The National University of Singapore is tackling this crisis through its Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM), working to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient health systems.

Purpose of the Post
We invite applications for a motivated Research Assistant or Research Associate to play a central role in the education, research, and operational delivery of CoSM at the National University of Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of our education programmes, managing cross-functional workstreams that enable effective research and education programme execution across the Centre, and contributing to the translation of research into policy and practice.

The successful candidate will oversee a small team and shape how sustainable healthcare is taught, implemented, and scaled across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific.

Key Responsibilities and Roles include:

1. Research and education programme leadershipUndertake research related to sustainable healthcare education, system transformation, among others, contributing to the Centre’s broader research agendaCoodinate and deliver CoSM’s education portfolio, including the MSc and Executive Fellowship in Sustainable Healthcare, undergraduate courses, and in-hospital clinical educationOversee core academic activities such as timetabling, faculty and guest lecturer coordination, student engagement, and reportingContribute to curriculum development and delivery of teaching across multiple formats (e.g. lectures, workshops, online modules), with a focus on climate and health, and health system sustainabilitySupervise and mentor a small cross-functional team working across research and education delivery, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s strategic priorities
2. Operations and programme coordinationCoordinate operational processes that underpin the successful implementation of the Centre’s research and education programmes and initiatives, including:Managing financial and procurement processes, including budgeting, expense monitoring, raising purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and invoice processingOverseeing full cycle grant management, from coordination of funding proposals to ensuring timely reporting and effective administrationSupporting human resource processes in collaboration with Centre leadership, including recruitment and onboarding, and facilitating formation of new research and delivery teams as the Centre scales its workStrengthen internal delivery systems, including knowledge management structures, workflow documentation, SOPs, and digital tools that enhance programme quality and coordination
3. Research translation and impactContribute to academic publications, technical reports, policy briefs, and thought pieces that extend the reach and application of the Centre’s researchSupport the translation of research outputs into frameworks, tools, and communications for decision-makers in government, healthcare institutions, and international organisationsHelp ensure research activities are aligned with CoSM’s broader strategy and impact goals

Qualifications

The applicant must:

For Research Assistant: Hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline.

For Research Associate: Hold a master’s degree in any discipline. A background in medicine, public policy, public health, sustainability and environmental sciences, or education is advantageous.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made through email ([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 to the NUS Career Portal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.