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Research Fellow (DMOAJ)
Role summary
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The Research Fellow will support research activities at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, likely within the Division of Medical Oncology and related cancer research programmes. Requirements generally include a relevant PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification in biomedical science, medicine, oncology, bioinformatics, or a related discipline, together with research experience, scientific writing ability, and competence in laboratory, clinical, or data-analysis methods. The candidate is expected to manage experiments or research projects, analyse and present findings, prepare manuscripts and reports, collaborate with clinicians and scientists, maintain accurate records, and comply with research ethics, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
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 Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd
National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), part of SingHealth, is Singapore’s national centre for cancer care, education, and research. Located in the Outram medical campus, it provides multidisciplinary services covering cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. NCCS works closely with Singapore General Hospital, Duke-NUS Medical School, and other academic and healthcare partners. Its research programmes span translational science, clinical trials, precision oncology, population health, and new approaches to cancer treatment. The centre supports a large community of clinicians, scientists, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative teams. Employees typically work in a collaborative, international environment with access to modern laboratories, clinical datasets, specialised facilities, and opportunities for professional development. As a public healthcare institution, NCCS also contributes to national cancer policy, medical education, and improving outcomes for patients in Singapore and the wider region.