Postdoctoral Fellow (Institute for Environment & Sustainability) (31008)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a proactive and dynamic candidate to lead policy-relevant research projects and contribute to stakeholder outreach. The ideal applicant should have a PhD in relevant fields and experience in water and environmental governance. Strong publication records and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Apply now to join a team dedicated to addressing critical urban water resource issues.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and lead research projects under CWP's and IES' research programmes.
• Prepare high quality research papers on topics related to CWP's core research themes suitable for publication.
• Contribute to grant and institute-level reporting requirements and funding applications.
• Provide support for CWP events and outreach activities.

Skills

Microeconomics

Game Theory

Water policies

Water resource management

Water tariff designs

Research methods

Cost-benefit analysis

General equilibrium model

Advanced econometrics

Machine learning techniques

Stata

R

Python

ArcGIS

Excellent verbal and written English

Education

PhD in Applied Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science

Job description

Job Description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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, is seeking a proactive, dynamic, and self‑motivated candidate to lead policy‑relevant research projects, take responsibility for project management, and contribute to stakeholder liaison and outreach of the Institute.

CWP works closely with Singapore’s national water agency, Public Utilities Board (PUB), and international partners on applied research projects addressing urban water resources management, water governance, and policy design in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The candidate should have demonstrable interest, work, and/or research experience on the policy and governance aspects of water, climate and energy. Other than water‑related topics, the candidate will also be tasked to research on other environmental topics. All candidates should have a strong willingness to contribute to IES’s mission and to engage with new topics and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and lead research projects under CWP’s and IES’ research programmes
• Prepare high quality research papers on topics related to CWP’s core research themes suitable for publication in top‑tier academic journals
• Contribute to grant and institute‑level reporting requirements and funding applications
• Provide support for CWP events and outreach activities

Job Requirements

• PhD in Applied Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science or 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
• 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 as the role involves communication with diverse stakeholders
• Good time management skills and ability to multi‑task effectively

Job Application

Application Procedure

Please include the following documents in the application:

• One‑page cover letter, with a brief statement of relevant research expertise and description of skill sets (see “Job requirements”)
• Research statement outlining research interest, and future direction (max. five pages)
• One writing sample
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts (Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral degrees): Scanned copies for initial application
• Details of two referees (preferably academic) who can comment on the applicant’s academic abilities and research experience

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about the Institute for Environment and Sustainability at https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/ies and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/