Project Officer (Clinical Trials & Translational Research)

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

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We are looking for a Project Officer with a background and strong interest in integrative oncology, traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi and exercise therapy, massage therapy, or music therapy, to join the Yang Lab at NTU (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sbs/Research/lab-pages/yang-mingxiao-lab). The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary project evaluating the clinical efficacy and biological mechanisms of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) interventions for symptom management in cancer populations.

The role will focus on coordinating clinical trials and supporting laboratory operations, bridging patient-centered trial activities with bench-based biospecimen handling and multiomics investigations. Through this work, the candidate will be well-positioned to grow at the interface of clinical and laboratory science, while shaping a distinctive academic and professional trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate randomized clinical trials, including ethics/IRB application and regulatory compliance

Manage trial logistics, patient recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up

Provide and/or coordinate integrative medicine treatments to study participants

Oversee collection, processing, and management of clinical data and biospecimens

Conduct data entry, curation, quality control, and preliminary analyses

Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with institutional and local safety regulations and good laboratory practices

Manage procurement of equipment, reagents, and consumables

Train and onboard new research staff and students

Liaise with clinical collaborators, institutional partners, and external stakeholders

Support project reporting and documentation for funding and administrative purposes

Engage in and contribute to other research activities the Lab is focusing on

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, social sciences, or related field

A practitioner license issued by a foreign or international authority (i.e., traditional Chinese medicine, massage therapy, physical therapy, exercise therapy, etc.) registerable in Singapore

Training or experience in complementary and integrative medicine practice or research from a reputable university

At least 1-2 years of relevant experiences in clinical trial coordination, IRB submissions, or patient-facing research (entry-level candidates with strong interest are welcome to apply)

Familiarity with biospecimen collection and handling, molecular biology, or omics techniques

Good written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in data management, statistical analysis, or clinical research software

Strong organizational and project management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated interest in integrative medicine, oncology, or translational research

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU