Research Assistant (Exercise and Environmental Physiology)

Temasek explores the frontiers in science and develops strategic technologies to enhance the defence and security of Singapore. forms part of the defence technology community in Singapore alongside DSO National Laboratories Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Temasek Laboratories @ NUS and @SUTD and the local defence industry.

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This position primarily involves working on a project that aims to evaluate and develop work rest cycles that will be used by the Singapore Armed Forces. It will be done through the collection of empirical data through field trials and the development of prediction models based on these data. The candidate is to perform a variety of functions related to research. The candidate is expected to work closely with the project team to perform tasks assigned.

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

• Assist and support in operation and technical tasks of the projects

• Support the building capabilities to push the frontiers of research of work tolerance under extreme environments in military settings

• Support the execution of SOPs in experimental trials to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the lab

• Support in executing research trials which involve but are not limited to 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

• Perform administrative and research-related work required or assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Biomedical/ Life/ Allied Health Science/ Exercise and Sports Science

• Ability to multi-task between projects and routine duties

• Discipline and meticulous in operating standard procedures and measurements

• Good problem-solving skills

• Highly motivated and effective in managing work processes

• Possesses good knowledge in MS office statistical analysis using SPSS R or Stata

• Possesses good interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

• Possesses good time management skills and able to work within tight deadlines

• Strong team player with ability to learn and work independently

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.