Assistant Professor (Health Economist)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor in Health Economics to drive research and teach public health. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in securing funding and publishing in top journals. Responsibilities include leading independent research, developing multidisciplinary collaborations, designing courses, and supervising students. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for subsidised accommodation. Apply through the NUS Career portal.

Benefits

Subsidised university accommodation

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record of publishing in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong post-doctoral professional and/or academic record.
• Ability to work with and teach culturally diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research agenda.
• Develop and participate in collaborative research initiatives.
• Design and teach undergraduate and graduate public health courses.
• Supervise and advise postgraduate students.
• Contribute to policy and community development efforts in public health.

Skills

Research funding generation

Teaching public health courses

Leading independent research studies

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Effective communication

Publishing in high-impact journals

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate specialisation in occupational health or preventive medicine

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor (Health Economist)

Posting Start Date: 01/12/2025

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.

• Cover letter specifying your research and/or teaching interests and experience
• Full curriculum vitae
• Contact 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.