Research Assistant – Rehabilitation of Older Adults

About the role

The Singapore Institute of Technology seeks a part‑time Research Assistant to support a study on rehabilitation interventions for older adults. The role involves coordinating all aspects of the intervention and study processes, from recruitment to data management and dissemination.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day study operations, including timelines, participant scheduling and logistics.
• Maintain study documentation, recruitment logs, screening records and project trackers.
• Assist with participant screening, enrolment, informed consent and follow‑up activities.
• Support implementation of home‑based exercise interventions and monitor participant progress.
• Collect, enter and manage quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring compliance with ethics and institutional requirements.
• Contribute to basic data analysis, ethics documentation, study reporting and audit preparation.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and AHPC registration.
• Minimum one year of relevant working experience.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.

Required skills

• Physiotherapy assessment and exercise prescription for older adults.
• Data entry, management and basic research database use.
• Technical writing and presentation abilities.