Research Assistant, Exercise Physiology [LKCMedicine]

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.

The Exercise Physiology Laboratory conducts research to investigate the influence of habitual exercise on cardio-metabolic health and also on the promoters and inhibitors of physical work tolerance. The experiment trials are done mainly on humans and are conducted in ergometric laboratory, biochemistry laboratory and field environments. The Research Assistant will work with the research team on the planning and execution of projects undertaken by the lab. The RA will also be handling the procurement and maintainence of the lab assets. The RA will focus on building capabilities to push the frontiers of research in Exercise, Health and Ageing, and in the physiological bases for physical work tolerance in firefighters and soldiers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support general laboratory administration e.g., procurement of equipment and expendable items according to administrative procedures in the lab.
• Support maintenance and upkeep of lab space and equipment.
• Support the execution of SOPs in experimental trials to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the lab.
• Assist in the execution of research trials, which involves, but not limited to, human subject recruitment, coordinating the operation of research trials among stakeholders, conducting tests and measurements on research participants, documentation of procedures and monitoring of research participants
• Support data collection and entry, analyses and reporting, including developing graphs from data collected.
• Any other administrative and research-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Key Competencies and Educational Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Biomedical/ Life/ Allied Health Science/ Exercise and Sports Science.
• Ability to multi-task between project and routine duties.
• When and where necessary, Research Assistant can be required to work outside of normal working hours and weekends
• Discipline and meticulous in operating standard procedures and measurements
• Good problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated and effective in managing work processes
• Strong team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Competent in Power point, MS word, and Excel.

Hiring Institution: LKC