Postdoctoral Fellow (CWP), IES

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Centre for Water Policy (CWP) within IES, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The role focuses on policy-relevant research in water governance, climate adaptation, and sustainability, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders in Singapore and beyond.

The successful candidate will lead project design, implement rigorous interdisciplinary studies, publish in high-impact journals, and support grant

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of microeconomics, game theory and water policy.
• Experience with household surveys, econometrics and ML text analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of research projects within CWP and IES.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research on water governance and policy.
• Prepare high quality papers for top-tier journals.
• Maintain research ethics, data integrity and professionalism.
• Contribute to grant proposals, reporting and budgeting.
• Provide support for CWP events and outreach activities.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Mixed-methods research

Policy research

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Applied Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Stata

R

Python

ArcGIS

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

The Centre for Water Policy (CWP), housed within the Institute for Environment & Sustainability (IES) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position.

We seek an intellectually curious, highly motivated, and research-driven scholar with a strong commitment to academic excellence, methodological rigor, and professional integrity. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the design and execution of policy-relevant research projects, contribute to high-impact scholarly publications, support research management and grant development activities, and engage with policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.

CWP works closely with Singapore's national water agency, PUB, as well as regional and international partners on research addressing water governance, urban water resources management, climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, and emerging policy issues at the water-energy nexus, including regional energy cooperation initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong research record and a clear interest in the governance, policy, and socioeconomic dimensions of water, climate, energy, and broader environmental sustainability issues. Beyond subject-matter expertise, we value candidates who exhibit intellectual independence, a strong work ethic, sound professional judgment, and the ability to undertake rigorous interdisciplinary research with minimal supervision.

Successful applicants should possess a genuine commitment to advancing the mission of IES through high-quality research, collaborative engagement, and the pursuit of innovative approaches to emerging environmental challenges.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead the conceptualization, design, implementation, and delivery of research projects within CWP's and IES's research programmes.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research on issues related to water governance, environmental sustainability, and public policy.
• Prepare high quality research papers on topics related to CWP's core research themes suitable for publication in top-tier academic journals.
• Maintain the highest standards of research ethics, transparency, data integrity, and academic professionalism in all aspects of research activities.
• Contribute to research grant proposals, funding applications and project reporting requirements.
• Provide support for CWP events and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science or in a related field.

Well-versed in topical knowledge of:

• Microeconomics, Game Theory, and related subjects
• Water policies, Water resource management, Water tariff designs, and related topics
• Demonstrated knowledge of Southeast Asian energy policy, electricity markets, regional energy integration, the ASEAN Power Grid, or related topics would be an advantage.

Well-versed in the following research methods:

• Designing, and conducting household-level surveys, and laboratory/field experiments
• Cost-benefit analysis, General equilibrium model, Advanced econometrics
• Machine learning techniques including text analysis, and related subjects

Well-versed in the following software:

• Stata, R, Python, ArcGIS, and related software

• Strong, and relevant publication records will be advantageous.

• Excellent verbal and written English; knowledge of Asian languages will be advantageous.

• Good time management skills and ability to multi-task effectively.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute for Environment and Sustainability

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34914