Postdoctoral Fellow (LKYSPP) (33252)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The role focuses on research related to behavioural public policy under Prof. Leong Ching.

The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in policy studies and strong analytical skills, demonstrate independence in research, and have excellent communication abilities. Previous experience in presenting findings and a keen interest in behavioural policy is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in policy studies or a related field in the social sciences.
• Strong analytical skills and experience conducting independent research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting research findings at conferences and public forums.
• Keen interest in behavioural public policy.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with statistical and data visualization software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.
• Analyze and make policy recommendations based on study results.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies.
• Manage and coordinate with an internal team to advance research goals.
• Present research findings at conferences and workshops.
• Participate in grant writing and fundraising activities.
• Lead the organization of internal workshops and conferences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent research

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interest in behavioural public policy

Education

PhD in policy studies or related field

Tools

R

SPSS

Stata

Tableau

Job description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow (LKYSPP) (33252)

Location

Bukit Timah Campus

Job Description

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is seeking a highly motivated Post‑Doctoral Research Fellow to work under Prof. Leong Ching on research related to behavioural public policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy studies (preferably in behavioural policy), excellent analytical skills, and a proven track record of conducting independent research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis
• Analyze and make policy recommendations based on study results
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies
• Manage and coordinate with an internal team to advance study research goals
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and other public forums
• Participate in grant writing and fundraising activities
• Lead the organization of internal workshops and conferences

Qualifications

• PhD in policy studies or a related field in the social sciences
• Strong analytical skills and experience conducting independent research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting research findings at conferences and other public forums
• Keen interest in behavioural public policy
• Commitment to meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with statistical software such as R, SPSS, Stata or data visualization software such as Tableau will be a plus