Specialist Associate; DXA Imaging

Job Title:

Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging)

Posting

Start Date:

15/10/2025

The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) is a large scale population-based health research project by the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. We are looking for a team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management. The role primarily involves performing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans on research participants within a health screening centre.

• Obtain consent from research participants and perform health assessments including anthropometry, blood pressure measurement and ECG.
• Perform bone densitometry and whole body composition scans on 20 participants per health screening session, keeping to the turnaround time per participant for that procedure.
• Review images and perform data entry accurately, noting any observation of anomalies.
• Analyse images and upload to the research database.
• Perform regular quality control and calibration procedures and maintenance of equipment.
• Update the inventory of consumables.
• Ensure the safety and protect the privacy of research participants by adhering to best practices, and report incidents, complaints or adverse events.

• Diploma in life or health sciences and minimum 2 years of any work experience, or degree in life or health sciences.
• Full-time work hours are: 7.45am to 6.15pm on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; and 7.45am to 3.30pm on alternate Sat.

We are looking for a team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management. This job is for you if you prefer an academic research setting over a clinical one, enjoy working in a team that manages different assessment modalities and has a keen interest in helping to build a national biobank for research.

Location:

Kent Ridge Campus

Organization:
National University of Singapore

Department:
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health