Research Assistant (LCPC/JX)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is looking for a Research Assistant in the Duke-NUS Medical School to support health economic research. The role involves econometric analysis, statistical modeling, and collaboration with senior economists.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or related fields, along with experience in quantitative data analysis. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop skills in applied health economics within a supportive research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics or related disciplines.
• Research experience in Cost Effectiveness modelling and Econometrics is highly desirable.
• Experience with modelling packages such as R or STATA.

Responsibilities

• Execute econometric and statistical analyses.
• Build decision trees and models for cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Prepare sections of surveys, manuscripts, and reports.

Skills

Econometric analysis

Statistical analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Master’s Degree in Health Economics

Tools

R

STATA

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Research Assistant (LCPC/JX)

University-Level Unit: Duke-NUS Medical School

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Outram Campus

Posting Start Date: 18/05/2026

Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services Research and Population Health 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 Economic Evaluation 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, markov and micro-simulation 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.
• Act as a Teaching Assistant for the Health Economic Evaluation Graduate Certificate Program.
• 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 Cost Effectiveness modelling and Econometrics is highly desirable.
• Experience in quantitative data and statistical analyses (preferably with health-economic data) with modelling packages such as R or STATA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and AI tools.
• 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.

More Information

Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department: Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 32938