Centre for Music and Health (CMH)The Centre for Music and Health (CMH) is the first dedicated research center in South-East Asia to spearhead and investigate cutting edge, evidence-based practices that leverage the efficacy of music for health and well-being. Situated in the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, one of the leading conservatories in Asia, and embedded within a top-tier research university, the CMH is uniquely positioned to catalyze the artistic and scientific excellence of the NUS community towards research excellence in this emerging field. The Centre aims to establish world-class music programs and interventions to support crucial aspects of health at NUS and in Singapore, and beyond; and to develop interdisciplinary translational research and evaluation methods to support our evidence-based approach. We aspire to become the leading center for music and health in Asia, pioneering the development of music-based methods and interventions to improve people's lives.Job DescriptionThe Centre for Music and Health (CMH) is inviting applications for the role of a full-time Research Assistant (RA). This role is a 1-year contract in the first instance and is subjected to satisfactory job performance, for renewal. The RA will contribute to a project in which our CMH team, in collaboration with external partners, will be developing an Arts/Heritage and Health Evaluation Toolkit (AHET). The toolkit will provide tools and scales that may be used by artist and musician practitioners, as well as community/government stakeholders, to evaluate the impact of arts and heritage activities on health and well-being. The RA will be involved in literature reviews, manuscript writing, the publication process, and the development and design of the actual digital AHET. The RA would also assist with an online workshop, as well as the public launch of the toolkit. The RA may also be invited to liaise with community stakeholders to help with the dissemination and use of the toolkit.Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct literature reviews, systematically synthesize and distill information, contribute to manuscript writing
Assist with creation of an Arts/Heritage and Health Evaluation Toolkit (AHET)
Reach out to and work with community and government stakeholders, artist and musician practitioners and arts/heritage organizations
Assist with workshop, AHET launch, and dissemination of AHET
Assist in developing content for AHET website
Oversee training of CMH Student Assistants, Volunteers, and Research Interns as needed
Assist with writing up, communicating and disseminating findings/results (in conferences, popular science forums, blogs, social media, etc) as appropriate
Qualifications
A recognised degree in Psychology, Public Health, Medicine, or another area of relevance to Arts/Heritage or Health/Wellbeing
At least 1 year of prior research experience
Excellent English speaking and writing skills, and academic/research abilities
Some background experience in arts/heritage and/or health-related areas is strongly desired
Experience with empirical research experimental design, data collection and analysis is strongly desired
Good organisational skills, and able to juggle multiple tasks concurrently
Able to work independently, but also a good team player.
Adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
More InformationLocation: Kent Ridge CampusOrganization: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of MusicDepartment : Dean's Office (YST Conservatory of Music)Job requisition ID : 24277
