Department of Surgery, NUS invites applications for the following positions:
Position 1
Executive (Education and Teaching)
To support the education and teaching function of Initiative for Research and Innovation surgery (I.R.I.S).
Qualification & Requirements
Degree.
2 – 5 years of working experience, preferably with experience in organizing events and workshops of scientific or medical nature.
Excellent communication and written skills.
Good planning and organisation skills.
Good people skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
Facilitate and support the design and development of tutorials relating to research project design and paper writing etc.
Plan and organise tutorials relating to research project design and paper writing etc.
Plan and coordinate visits by international experts (e.g. arranging of travel and accommodation, and registration with authorities) to conduct tutorials / courses / programmes.
Collaborate with external organisations and partners to jointly organise and promote tutorials / courses / programmes for the Initiative.
Work with external organisation and partners on sponsorship or co-funding of tutorials / courses / programmes for the Initiative.
Position 2
Research Fellow (Scale A) (Research)
To support the research functions of Initiative for Research and Innovation in Surgery (I.R.I.S).
Qualification & Requirements
MD or PhD in Biomedical Sciences.
5 years of working experience in research.
Excellent writing skills especially in scientific writing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Write and prepare research grants and proposals to secure new grants for the Initiative.
Prepare budgets and plan finances for new grants.
Engage in clinical trials and basic science research.
Position 3
Research Assistant (Research)
To support the research functions of Initiative for Research and Innovation in Surgery (I.R.I.S).
Qualification & Requirements
MD with medical background.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate clinical trials and paper writing.
Assist to make revisions to scientific papers (i.e. content or editorial) as requested by publisher.
Liaise with publisher on revision to papers and publication of papers.
Keep and maintain proper records and database on papers and publications produced by IRIS.
Handle all task pertaining to the administration of research.
Position 4
Executive (Administration & Support)
To support the public relations and secretarial functions of Initiative for Research and Innovation in Surgery (I.R.I.S).
Qualification & Requirements
Degree in marketing and communications.
3 years of working experience in administrative or public relations position.
Duties & Responsibilities
Organise programs and events to create awareness in research internally as well as general public.
Handle all public relationship and communication matters for the Initiative.
Handle outreach programs to seek corporate or individual sponsorships
Assist in the administration of space allocation for research.
Organise meetings and discussions to collaborate with external organisations and partners on intellectual property matters.
Provide secretarial support to IRIS’s leadership.
For Position 1,2,3 and 4, interested candidates are encouraged to send in their full CV together with copies all supporting documents to:
Head, Department of Surgery
National University of Singapore
c/o National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Wing
Singapore 119074
Please indicate clearly the position which you are applying in your application.
Position 5
Research Assistant Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery
National University Hospital
Involve in a device development project for treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity which includes animal study & also other clinical trials.
Qualification & Requirements
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Science or equivalent
Prefer candidate able to communicate in Mandarin and English
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct animal study & clinical trials, data capture, follow-up on regulatory EC submissions, coordinate study logistics / finance process, follow up on research meetings. We need the person to be willing to learn, to interact with patients and work with a multidisciplinary team.
For Position 5, interested candidates are encouraged to send in their full CV together with copies all supporting documents to:
Attn: Associate Professor Jimmy So
cc. Ms Amy Tay
Department of Surgery
National University of Singapore
c/o National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Wing
Singapore 119074
Please indicate clearly the position which you are applying in your application.
Position 6
Clinical fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery,
National University Hospital
The Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, National University Hospital Singapore (NUH) is looking to employ a Clinical Fellow to carry out research work for the Principle Investigator. He/ she will also have the opportunity to receive surgical training during the period of employment. There will be some contact with large animals and cadaveric grafts for the purpose of research. The appointment will last for 1 year (renewable upon approval).
Qualification & Requirements
Candidates with a good Medical Degree are encouraged to apply
Operating theatre experience (Scrub experience)
Previous experience in large animal surgery will be a favorable asset
Able to work independently and to multitask
Have good organizational and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and statistical softwares like SPSS will be advantageous
Position 7
Research Nurse/ Research Assistant
Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, National University Hospital
The Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, National University Hospital Singapore (NUH) is looking to employ a Research Nurse/ Research Assistant to carry out research as well as administrative duties. He/ she will need to handle medical correspondences, patient appointments, patient counseling, education for clinical trials and assist the Principle Investigator in his research projects. There will be some contact with human grafts and large animals for research purposes. The position is available immediately, and will last for one year (contract renewable).
Qualification & Requirements
Candidates with a good Nursing Diploma/ Medical Degree are encouraged to apply
Operating theatre experience (Scrub experience)
Previous experience in large animal surgery will be a favorable asset
Able to work independently and to multitask
Have good organizational and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and statistical softwares like SPSS will be advantageous
For Position 6 and 7, interested candidates are encouraged to send in their full CV together with copies all supporting documents to:
Alternatively, you may post your resume and supporting documents to:
Rachel Yu
Department of Surgery
National University of Singapore
c/o National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Wing
Singapore 119074
Please indicate clearly the position which you are applying in your application.
Position 8
Clinical Research Assistant
Department of Surgery, National University of Singapore
Job Purpose
Assist in clinical research project
Assist in preparation of grant application
Qualification & Requirements
Nursing qualification or basic degree
Prefer to have some clinical experience
Prefer candidate able to communicate in Mandarin, English and Malay
Duties & Responsibilities
Data collection, entry and monitoring
Explanation of research procedure to participants and their relatives
Assist in preparation of grant application
For Position 8, interested candidates are encouraged to send in their full CV together with copies all supporting documents to:
Asst Prof Jackie Ho
Department of Surgery
National University of Singapore
c/o National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Wing
Singapore 119074
Please indicate clearly the position which you are applying in your application.
Position 9
Research Engineer Department of Surgery (M.E.R.C.I)
Job Purpose
Participate in the development and production of medical devices
Qualification & Requirements
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, Bioengineering or other relevant disciplines).
Min 1 year Engineering technology experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment recommended, preferably within medical devices industry.
Demonstrated technical insight and technical familiarity.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in technical drawing and CAD software (such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, Unigraphics etc) is preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create and maintain engineering drawings.
Conceptualize and fabricate R&D prototypes and fixtures.
Design and perform tests/experiments on prototypes.
Identify vendors and raw materials as well as acquire necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and tools for specific projects.
Contributes ideas to the development of prototypes, manufacturing processes and fixtures.
Supports other project/product development tasks such as, writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining engineering documentation and equipment, and validating products, equipment and processes.
Position 10
Research Technician
Department of Surgery (M.E.R.C.I)
Job Purpose
Provide engineering support in the development and production of medical devices
Qualification & Requirements
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, Bioengineering or other relevant disciplines).
Min 1 year Engineering technology experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment recommended, preferably within medical devices industry.
Demonstrated technical insight and technical familiarity.
Good communication skills (including ability to read and understand process procedures and other necessary documentation).
Experience in technical drawing and CAD software (such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, Unigraphics etc) is preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create and maintain engineering drawings.
Fabricate R&D prototypes and fixtures.
Perform tests/experiments on prototypes.
Acquire necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and tools for specific projects.
Contributes ideas to the development of prototypes, manufacturing processes and fixtures.
Supports other project/product development tasks.
For Position 9 and 10, interested candidates are encouraged to send in their full CV together with copies all supporting documents to:
Alternatively, you may post your resume and supporting documents to:
Attn: Dr Lim Jui
Department of Surgery
National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119074
Please indicate clearly the position which you are applying in your application.
Position 11
Research Assistant
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
National University Hospital
Job Purpose
To assist the PI with Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Clinical Trial.
Qualification & Requirements
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Science or equivalent
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct clinical trials, consent taking for clinical trials, data entry, assist the PI with Ethnic approval submissions, coordinate research study. The person have to be willing to learn, interact with patients and work closely with collaborators.
For Position 11, interested candidates are encouraged to send in their full CV together with copies all supporting documents to:
Dr. Lee Shu Jin at surv14@nus.edu.sg, and cc. Ms Eileen Hing at surhch@nus.edu.sg
Alternatively, you may post your resume and supporting documents to:
Attn: Dr. Lee Shu Jin
cc. Ms Eileen Hing Department of Surgery
National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119074
Please indicate clearly the position which you are applying in your application.