Assistant Professor (Health Economist)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. This full-time position involves establishing an independent research agenda, teaching courses, and engaging in multidisciplinary initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Doctoral degree, have extensive teaching and research experience, and publish in high-impact journals. Competitive salary and accommodation may be offered. Applications are to be submitted via the university's career portal.

Benefits

Subsidised university accommodation

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Recognized Doctoral degree with strong record.
• Track record of publishing in high-impact journals.
• Experience in leading independent research studies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research agenda.
• Develop and participate in multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public health.

Skills

Research funding generation

Independent research leadership

Teaching experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant discipline

Postgraduate specialization in occupational health or preventive medicine

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), National University of Singapore (NUS), is inviting applications for full-time Assistant Professor appointments. New faculty members may be eligible for subsidised university accommodation, in addition to an attractive salary and benefits package.

Researchers and professionals experienced in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Assessing the economic impact of public health interventions and health technologies to provide evidence-based guidance for policy decisions.
• Conducting comparative effectiveness analyses through systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and real-world evidence analysis to determine the economic viability and impact of public health programmes and policies, and to identify the most cost-effective public health interventions.
• Developing and applying economic theories and models to support efficient and equitable healthcare resource allocation and priority setting, optimising healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes.

Requirements

• A recognised Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with a strong post-doctoral professional and/or academic record; OR a qualified medical professional with postgraduate specialisation in occupational health, occupational medicine, or preventive medicine.
• Proven track record of publishing in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in leading independent research studies or components within larger research programmes, and/or developing, leading, implementing and evaluating projects and programmes.
• Ability to generate and sustain an independent stream of research funding.
• Ability to teach public health courses at various levels (undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learners).
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work with and teach culturally diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and leading an independent research agenda through securing extramural funding.
• Developing and participating in collaborative, multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in public health.
• Supervising and advising postgraduate students.
• Contributing to policy and community development efforts in the field of public health.

More Information

Interested applicants should apply via the NUS Career portal and include the following documents.

1. Cover letter specifying your research and/or teaching interests and experience
2. Full curriculum vitaeContact information of at least three reference

For more information on NUS, please visit www.nus.edu.sg. For more information about the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, please visit www.sph.nus.edu.sg. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.