Research Assistant (Senior) / Research Assistant

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Senior) / Research Assistant to support a growing portfolio of mental health and health economics research. The role involves econometric analyses, cost-effectiveness modelling using decision trees and Markov models, and designing discrete choice experiments.

You will contribute to literature reviews, study protocols, and grant proposals. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Economics/Health Economics, with hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Health Economics, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis, preferably using health economic datasets and statistical software such as Stata and TreeAge.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct econometric and other statistical analyses.
• Develop decision tree and Markov models for cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Design discrete choice experiments and analyse preference data.
• Contribute to the development of literature reviews, surveys, statistical analysis plans, manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Stata

TreeAge

Job description

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services Research & Population Health (HSRPH) in Duke-NUS Medical School is a centre of academic excellence for research and education of health systems and services for the population in Singapore and beyond. Our research methods include implementation science, health economics, decision science, survey/qualitative research, quantitative medicine, epidemiology, and data science. The population health outcomes programme Duke-NUS has established provides a framework for evaluating and improving healthcare delivery systems nationwide. We are also developing a range of educational activities for healthcare professionals including short courses, graduate certificates, Masters course and PhD programmes.

We are seeking for a full-time Research Assistant (Senior)/Research Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support a growing portfolio of mental health and broader health economics research through the following responsibilities:

• Conduct econometric and other statistical analyses.
• Develop decision tree and Markov models for cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Design discrete choice experiments and analyse preference data.
• Contribute to the development of literature reviews, surveys, statistical analysis plans, manu s, reports, and grant proposals.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Health Economics, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis, preferably using health economic datasets and statistical software such as Stata and TreeAge.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively within a team environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.