Research Assistant/Associate, Health Data Science [LKCMedicine]
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Research Associates/Research Assistants are required for concurrent research projects in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Lim Jue Tao.This project led by the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMed), Nanyang Technological University, will be conducted in collaboration with the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. This position will offer a multidisciplinary and unique collaborative environment with diverse learning opportunities. The successful applicant(s) will work as part of a growing and energetic team investigating health at the interface of clinical epidemiology and infectious diseases in local and international contexts. The successful candidates will work together with the PI to develop models to understand the risk factors of healthcare associated infections, potential intervention strategies and the cost effectiveness of these interventions.This position is based in Clinical Sciences Building, Nanyang Technological University.Key Responsibilities:Our lab seeks to hire motivated researchers to provide insights into the transmission of infectious diseases using novel computational methods. The successful candidate will work with the PI and the team to transform our understanding of infectious disease transmission dynamics.Develop models to understand the transmissibility of infectious diseasesDevelop models to understand the medium to long-term burden of infectious diseases across different spatial scalesUndertaking literature reviewsLeading on analysing data using statistical and data science techniquesLeading on writing reports, presentations, and publication of results and findings in peer-reviewed journalGenerating research questionsCollaborating with researchers in other national and international institutionsCompetencies and Qualification Requirements:Masters (Research Associate), Bachelors (Research Assistant), or equivalent in a related discipline. i.e statistics/epidemiology/data science. Post-graduate qualifications in other quantitative disciplines are welcome to apply.Background and research experience in epidemiologyA strong interest in infectious diseases, spatial statistics and health data scienceAbility to communicate findings effectivelyAbility to work in a diverse and large team of researchersWell-organized and has an eye for detailPossess good written and verbal communication skillsPossess the ability to work effectively in teamsHave good proficiency in Statistical software (R)It would be desirable for the candidate to:Have good proficiency in other programming languages, for example Python/C/C++Have a strong interest in learning quantitative skillsHiring Institution: LKC
