The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.
LKCMedicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the team under Assoc Prof Nagaendran Kandiah and contribute to our ongoing efforts in Microbiome biomarker research, neuropsychological assessment, and participant recruitment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various research projects aimed at elucidating the underlying mechanisms of dementia and exploring potential interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect, clean, and analyze research data, including neuropsychological, microbiome, dietary, and lifestyle data.
Conduct standardized neuropsychological assessments with study participants.
Support participant recruitment, including screening, scheduling, and obtaining informed consent.
Maintain accurate, well-organized research databases and ensure data integrity.
Adhere strictly to research protocols, institutional policies, and ethical guidelines throughout all research activities.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement study procedures.
Contribute to literature reviews, grant applications, research presentations, and manuscript preparation.
Perform other administrative duties as required to support the research team and overall project operations.
Key Competencies and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or biomedical science.
Prior experience in a research setting, preferably in dementia or neurodegenerative disease research.
Familiarity with data collection and statistical analyses.
Proficiency in administering neuropsychological assessments and food diary, as well as scoring protocols.