Lead/Senior Scientific Officer

What will you be working on?

The incumbent will be working with the core lead on determining and conceptualising the scope for literature review, meta-analysis and evidence synthesis studies for the research core of scientific evaluation and translation. They will also work to supervise and to undertake these research studies, to maintain relevant collaborations across the agencies on these studies and to communicate the findings to the relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Job responsibilities

• Establish and lead research core of scientific evaluation and translation core
• Work with relevant public health surveillance and national programmes in developing research projects
• Supervise a team working on and work on literature reviews, meta-analyses and evidence syntheses
• Ensure scientific evaluation and translation research core is able to respond rapidly to a nationally important outbreak
• Recruit and train research associates
• Conduct in-house research as well as collaborate in research that may involve external partners within Singapore

Job Requirements

• PhD in a related area
• 3-5 years relevant experience in public health practice or research
• Scientific expertise in literature reviews and/or meta-analysis for public health
• Ability to build a core team
• Ability to engage stakeholders

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.