Regional Fellow, Asia Pathogen Genomics & Health Systems

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

Job summary

The Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness (COP) is recruiting a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Country Engagement and Health Systems) to lead country-level pathogen genomics initiatives in Asia, linking country partners with Singapore-based scientific teams.

You will coordinate cross-country activities, translate genomic findings into policy-ready recommendations, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• MD and Masters or PhD in epidemiology/public health or related field.
• At least 3 years post-degree experience in health systems research with governments and academic partners in Asia.
• Ability to liaise with high-profile stakeholders from government, industry, academia, NGOs and multilateral organisations.
• Strong project management, coordination and analytical skills to manage multiple projects in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and communication skills for academic and policy contexts.
• Familiarity with pathogen genomics, infectious disease surveillance or AI-enabled tools is an advantage.
• Experience in Asia region and in wastewater surveillance, TB or arboviral disease areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary regional liaison between COP’s country partners and Singapore-based scientific/technical teams.
• Support design and implementation of country-level pathogen genomics surveillance strengthening programmes.
• Coordinate cross-country technical activities across COP workstreams with regional and country partners.
• Support regional and country-level convenings, workshops or training on pathogen genomics.
• Represent COP and Asia PGI in engagements with development partners, maintaining relationships with government, academic, industry and NGO stakeholders.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to writing scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, reporting and project management.
• Perform related duties including occasional administrative and coordination activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Medical and Masters or PhD in epidemiology/public health or related field

Job description

The Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness (COP) is recruiting a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Country Engagement and Health Systems) to lead country-level pathogen genomics initiatives in Asia, linking country partners with Singapore-based scientific teams.

You will coordinate cross-country activities, translate genomic findings into policy-ready recommendations, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting.