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Research Fellow II
Role summary
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The Research Fellow II role at the National Neuroscience Institute supports neuroscience research through study planning, experimental work, data analysis, scientific reporting and publication preparation. Candidates typically need a relevant PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in neuroscience, biomedical science, life sciences, bioinformatics or a related discipline, along with research experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with laboratory techniques, clinical or translational research, statistics, programming, or scientific writing may be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively, maintain accurate research records, meet project timelines, follow institutional and ethical requirements, and contribute actively to presentations, manuscripts and research development.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore
The National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore (NNI) is Singapore’s national centre for the diagnosis, treatment and research of neurological conditions. It provides specialist services for disorders affecting the brain, spine, nerves and muscles, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neuromuscular disorders and neurosurgical conditions. NNI operates in partnership with Singapore General Hospital and Tan Tock Seng Hospital and is part of the SingHealth healthcare network. Its work combines patient care, medical education, clinical training and research, with a focus on improving understanding and treatment of neurological diseases. Researchers and clinicians collaborate across laboratory, clinical and population-based programmes, providing opportunities for fellows to contribute to publications, clinical translation and innovation in neuroscience. The institute serves both Singapore residents and international patients within a highly developed public healthcare system.