Research Fellow (Clinical Trials - Healthy Longevity)

About the role

The National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity is seeking an experienced Research Fellow within Prof. Maier's research group on the Kent Ridge Campus. The post leads the research and support team that runs clinical trials and manages their day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop innovative clinical trial protocols testing geroprotectors and introduce and improve biological, clinical and digital biomarkers of ageing into protocols.
• Evaluate and validate new assessment methods for use in clinical studies and help establish global standards for gerotherapeutic trials and international trial networks.
• Oversee trial execution so that protocols, SOPs and GCP are followed; supervise participant recruitment, scheduling and management.
• Supervise collection and maintenance of trial documentation, including data records and equipment maintenance logs, and ensure compliance with clinical inventory management.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline operations and meet regulatory standards.
• Lead the research team, manage workloads, identify training needs and build a positive team culture.
• Pursue grants from government agencies, foundations and other funders and oversee the preparation of grant proposals.

Required profile

• PhD in Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Life Sciences or a related field.
• Interest in the ageing process and experience in observational and intervention studies in humans.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with supervisory or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with clinical research protocols, SOPs and GCP.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.