Research Assistant (Health Technology Assessment)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (SSHSPH) invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant (Health Technology Assessment) in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. The role supports HTA-focused research, administration, dissemination, and capacity building through workshops for local and regional participants.

Join HIPER to collaborate with leading experts and policy makers, developing skills in research execution, health policy research, and data analysis while contributing to

Qualifications

• A relevant master degree in Biostatistics, Health economics, Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with the Singapore healthcare ecosystem, national health policies, and local clinical data structures.

Responsibilities

• Research Execution: Conduct rigorous research and lead projects focused on Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
• Dissemination & Capacity Building: Disseminate research findings through academic publications and reports, and contribute to capacity building by conducting workshops for local and regional participants.

Skills

HTA familiarity

Data analysis

Public health

R/STATA/Excel

Education

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Health economics, Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related field

Tools

R

STATA

Excel

Job description

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health: Research Assistant (Health Technology Assessment).

The Centre of Health Intervention and Policy Evaluation Research (HIPER) at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), NUS, is seeking to hire research staff with relevant experience to lead and support work on health technology assessment (HTA).

The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development of the Centre’s growing research agenda to support health policy and services research in Singapore and the region, gaining the opportunity to work with leading experts and policy makers in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to perform research administration, conduct research, disseminate research findings, and be involved in capacity building through conducting workshops for local and regional participants. As a Researcher of the Centre, you will be presented with various opportunities to further develop your skills to ensure personal growth in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Execution: Conduct rigorous research and lead projects focused on Health Technology Assessment (HTA).


• Dissemination & Capacity Building: Disseminate research findings through academic publications and reports, and contribute to capacity building by conducting workshops for local and regional participants.

Qualifications

• A relevant master degree in Biostatistics, Health economics, Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related field.


• Strong familiarity with the Singapore healthcare ecosystem, national health policies, and local clinical data structures.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Applicants possessing experience or a strong research interest in any of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Clinical/Domain Interests: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, early HTA, real-world evidence, and value-based care.


• Health Economic Modelling: Practical experience with Markov cohort models and/or microsimulation.


• Data Management & Analysis: Proficiency in handling electronic medical records (EMR), clinical trial data, survey data, and observational data.


• Evidence Synthesis: Experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in analytical software such asR, STATA, Excel, or similar tools.