HTA Research Associate - Health Policy & Data

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,060 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health) seeks a Research Assistant/Associate to lead and support research on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) within HIPER. The role involves research administration, conducting analyses, dissemination of findings, and capacity-building through regional workshops.

The successful candidate will work with leading experts and policy makers, contributing to Singapore's health policy research agenda and gaining opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biostatistics, Health economics, Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with the Singapore healthcare ecosystem, national health policies, and local clinical data structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications and reports, and contribute to capacity building by conducting workshops for local and regional participants.

Skills

HTA concepts

Biostatistics

Data analysis

R

STATA

EHR data handling

Education

Master's degree in Biostatistics/Health economics/Public Health

Tools

R

STATA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant / Associate (Health Technology Assessment)

University-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 22/07/2026

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health: Research Assistant/Associate (Health Technology Assessment).

The Centre of Health Intervention and Policy Evaluation Research (HIPER) at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), NUS, is seeking to hire research staff with relevant experience to lead and support work on health technology assessment (HTA).

The sucsessful candidate will play a critical role in the development of the Centre’s growing research agenda to support health policy and services research in Singapore and the region, gaining the opportunity to work with leading experts and policy makers in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to perform research administration, conduct research, disseminate research findings, and be involved in capacity building through conducting workshops for local and regional participants. As a Researcher of the Centre, you will be presented with various opportunities to further develop your skills to ensure personal growth in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Execution: Conduct rigorous research and lead projects focused on Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
• Dissemination & Capacity Building: Disseminate research findings through academic publications and reports, and contribute to capacity building by conducting workshops for local and regional participants.
  
  

Qualifications

• A relevant master degree in Biostatistics, Health economics, Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with the Singapore healthcare ecosystem, national health policies, and local clinical data structures.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

Applicants possessing experience or a strong research interest in any of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Clinical/Domain Interests:Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, early HTA, real-world evidence, and value-based care.
• Health Economic Modelling: Practical experience with Markov cohort models and/or microsimulation.
• Data Management & Analysis: Proficiency in handling electronic medical records (EMR), clinical trial data, survey data, and observational data.
• Evidence Synthesis: Experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in analytical software such as R, STATA, Excel, or similar tools.
  
  

Req ID: 33813