Clinical Research Fellow - Glaucoma

About the role

The Clinical Research Fellow supports translational and clinical research in glaucoma, including investigator-initiated studies and industry-sponsored clinical trials. The role covers coordinating research activities, ensuring smooth study operations, recruiting and assessing patients, and contributing to scientific publications and grant applications.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate glaucoma research projects and clinical trials in line with SERI/SNEC research objectives.
• Assist in project management and ensure effective execution of studies at participating sites.
• Perform clinical evaluation of study participants, including ophthalmic and glaucoma-related assessments.
• Recruit, screen and follow up research subjects, and counsel patients on glaucoma and study participation.
• Support data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation and publication of research findings.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with grant applications, ethics submissions and research reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PI.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) and qualification as an ophthalmologist.
• Ability to perform independent clinical assessments of ophthalmology patients.
• Glaucoma fellowship training or relevant glaucoma clinical experience preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in clinical research and clinical trials.
• Eligibility for Singapore Medical Council (SMC) registration; temporary SMC registration may be supported for suitable candidates in HSA-regulated clinical trials.

Required skills

• Strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills.