Research Associate / Fellow (Programme Manager)

OverviewNational University of Singapore – QueenstownThe National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore.

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• as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.Job Title : Research Associate / Fellow (Programme Manager)Department : Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD), Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineJob ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will : Work closely with the CHILD management team, cross-disciplinary research team members, collaborators and stakeholders from across the early childhood sector.Contribute to the ongoing development and organise CHILD's research programme to support its strategic direction and mission.Lead the development of research budgets for the CHILD programme and individual projects, including existing grants and future funding bids, such that the research and project work can be delivered efficiently and on time.Monitor research progress, and identify and implement project management interventions to keep research activities on track.Plan and monitor research design, data collection, data storage, documentation and reporting in line with the highest ethical standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.Oversee project teams, staff allocation, budgeting and procurement processes to support programme productivity and continuity.Prepare and coordinate reports on programme progress for a variety of audiences.Regularly communicate with the CHILD management team and stakeholders, internal and external (e.g., relevant Government Ministries).

Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications : A Masters or PhD in Psychology / Behavioral Science / Developmental Psychology / Education / Public Health or any discipline related to child development.Experience : Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply : Minimum of five (5) years of project / programme management experience with the ability to juggle and complete multiple projects with diverse stakeholders.Experience supporting the full cycle of Institutional Review Board activities, from application, management, documentation and reporting for studies involving human participants.Ability to write, edit, and produce reports and other formal documents of communication.Ability to produce, manage and understand financial documents, particularly in the context of research grants.Successful management and coordination of research staff, including research assistants, students and interns.Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and project management tools.Excellent command of spoken and written English.A team player with an ability to work independently.Highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.Keen interest in the area of early child development and passion for research translation and communication will be advantageous.Application ProcessPlease submit your application, indicating current / expected salary, supported by a cover letter and detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, and full contacts of three referees) via the NUS careers portal.

The appointment title and salary grade will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

For questions, contact the provided email address in the job portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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