Research Assistant (LCPC/EA)

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking candidates to support econometric and statistical analyses in Health Services and Systems Research. The role reports to Senior Health Economists and offers opportunities to co-author publications on high-value health economic research.

Responsibilities include conducting econometric analyses, building cost-effectiveness models, literature reviews, preparing analysis plans, manuscripts and grant proposals, and assisting with teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Economics, Health Economics or other related disciplines.
• Prior research experience in Health Economics / Econometrics is highly desirable.
• Experience in quantitative data and statistical analyses (preferably health-economic data) with modelling packages such as STATA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to multi-task and work productively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute econometric and other statistical analyses.
• Build decision trees and markov models for use in cost effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare sections of surveys, analysis plans, manuscripts, reports and grant proposals with a goal toward producing high quality research outputs.
• Assist with teaching for relevant related modules.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Principal Investigators in support of these efforts.

Skills

Econometrics

Decision modelling

Communication

Teamwork

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Health Economics

Tools

STATA

Microsoft Office

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 Signature Research Programme in Health Services and Systems Research is looking for candidates with either undergraduate or masters training in economics or related disciplines to support our growing portfolio of econometric / statistical analysis and decision analytic modelling projects

This position will report directly to Senior Health Economists in the Health Economics Lab and offers an excellent opportunity to develop and refine in demand skills in applied health economics and to be co-author on publications. Successful candidates will assist with high value health economic research endeavours and perform a variety of functions, such as:

• Execute econometric and other statistical analyses.
• Build decision trees and markov models for use in cost effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare sections of surveys, analysis plans, manuscripts, reports and grant proposals with a goal toward producing high quality research outputs.
• Assist with teaching for relevant related modules.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Principal Investigators in support of these efforts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Economics, Health Economics or other related disciplines.
• Prior research experience in Health Economics / Econometrics is highly desirable.
• Have experience in quantitative data and statistical analyses (preferably with health-economic data) with modelling packages such as STATA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to multi-task and work productively in teams.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.