Postdoctoral Fellow

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a qualified candidate for a research position within the Asia Competitiveness Institute. This role involves working on projects focused on Asian economic development, requiring strong quantitative research skills and proficiency in statistical software, particularly STATA. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Economics or Mathematics and possesses excellent analytical abilities. This opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy conducting research and delivering impactful insights.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with Economic Development of Asian countries is crucial.
• Experience in conducting quantitative research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Asia Competitiveness Institute research team.
• Work on multiple quantitative research projects.
• Prepare literature reviews and conduct data analysis.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Statistical software (e.g., STATA)

Advanced programming languages

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD degree in Economics, Mathematics or equivalent

Tools

STATA

Job description

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Job Description

The candidate will join our Asia Competitiveness Institute research team to work on a number of projects.

We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in quantitative research methods and familiar with economic development of Asian countries and economies. Candidate must be comfortable and proficient with statistical software such as STATA, and advanced programming languages.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Economics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Familiar with Economic Development of Asian countries and economies, and their trade relationships
• Possess experience in conducting quantitative research will be preferred
• Possess experience in preparing independently literature reviews, data collection and data analysis, etc
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English is required due to the nature of the role