The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.
We are looking for a Research Associate to work on collaborative projects involving the development and implementation of AI-based speech models in mental health. The role will focus on supporting the development of survey and interview instruments, conducting surveys and focus group discussions, participating in the simulation enactments involving the use of the developed AI in primary care and consultation settings, and performing necessary analytics and co-writing of manuscripts for reporting findings. Where necessary, the candidate will also support the team in co-designing and refinement of AI models by incorporation of social science perspectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in coordinating and running research projects
Work closely with collaborators and third party service providers in conducting the projects
Daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research projects
Conduct and organise project meetings
Conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative data analyses for projects and journal publications
Actively contribute to the preparation of manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed journals
Undertake any additional project duties as required by the supervisor
Key Competencies and Education Requirements:
Master’s degree in communications, psychology, business administration, public health, or any related social science disciplines
Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis using relevant analysis software (e.g., NVIVO, SPSS, AMOS) will be preferred
Demonstrated experience in scientific writing through publications in public health or social sciences literature. Final year dissertations/theses will also be accepted as writing samples.
At least 1 year of work experience in social sciences research or related discipline preferred
