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Research Assistant [LKCMedicine]
Role summary
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The Research Assistant will support research activities at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, potentially involving laboratory experiments, clinical or biomedical studies, data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and preparation of research reports or publications. Applicants typically need a relevant bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, life sciences, medicine, or a related discipline. Laboratory, research, statistical, or programming experience may be advantageous. The candidate should be careful, organised, ethical, and able to follow research protocols accurately. Good communication and teamwork skills are expected, together with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, maintain proper records, and comply with university, laboratory, and research-safety requirements.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| 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 |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
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 Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university in Singapore with strengths in engineering, science, technology, business, education, medicine, and the humanities. Its campus is based in the western part of Singapore, while the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine operates across NTU’s main campus and the Novena medical district. NTU works closely with healthcare institutions, industry partners, and international research organisations. The university supports a broad range of research, teaching, innovation, and community initiatives, and employs academic, professional, technical, and administrative staff from around the world. Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine focuses on medical education and biomedical and health research, with opportunities connected to translational science, population health, clinical practice, and medical technology.