Assistant Professor-Implementation Science in Palliative Care

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Lien Centre for Palliative Care within Duke-NUS Medical School. This researcher will focus on implementation science related to serious illness and ageing. Responsibilities include designing care strategies, securing research funding, and collaborating with healthcare systems. Candidates should hold a PhD and have a strong publication record, expertise in evaluation methods, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to varied audiences. The position is located at Outram Campus.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in implementation science, health services research, public health, or a related field.
• Proven track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Expertise in implementation frameworks and evaluation methods.
• Experience working with healthcare systems or policy stakeholders.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Skill in communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate implementation strategies like care pathways.
• Apply rigorous methodological approaches including mixed methods.
• Secure competitive research funding as Principal Investigator.
• Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with clinicians and health systems.

Skills

Implementation science

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Communication skills

Health services research

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor (LCPC / CN)

University-Level Unit: Duke-NUS Medical School

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Outram Campus

Posting Start Date: 20/04/2026

Job Description

The Lien Centre for Palliative Care at Duke-NUS Medical School invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Research Track) in Implementation Science, with a focus on serious illness, ageing, and palliative care.

About The Centre

LCPC is a leading research centre advancing population-level approaches to palliative care across Asia. The Centre’s work spans health services research, implementation science, and digital innovation, with emphasis on system redesign, care integration, and improving outcomes for patients with serious illness and their families.

Position Overview

We are seeking a researcher whose research methods might include quantitative and qualitative research, behavioural, decision and implementation science to design, evaluate, and scale interventions that improve care delivery for serious illness and ageing populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate implementation strategies (e.g., care pathways, digital health interventions)
• Apply rigorous methodological approaches, including mixed methods and hybrid trials.
• Secure competitive research funding as Principal Investigator
• Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with clinicians, health systems, and policy stakeholders
  
  

Desirable Areas of Focus

• Implementation of person-centred models of care
• De-implementation of low-value care practices
• Digital health and AI-enabled care delivery
• Integrated and community-based care models
• Measurement and improvement of quality of care and outcomes
  
  

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in implementation science, health services research, public health, or a related field
• Possess strong track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated expertise in implementation frameworks and evaluation methods
• Have experience working with healthcare systems or policy stakeholders
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Have skills in communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences
  
  

Application

Applicants Should Submit

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter outlining research programme and fit with LCPC
• Statement of research and future plans
• Names of three referees
  
  

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department : Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 32524

Req ID: 32524