Research Associate: Climate & Health Policy Translation

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Centre for Sustainable Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to advance research priorities, translating evidence into decision-ready outputs for policymakers, health leaders, clinicians, partners, and other stakeholders.

The role spans health system analytics, policy feedback, and dissemination, requiring strong writing, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams across Asia-Pacific and global partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, health policy, health systems, environmental health, economics, social policy, or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in research, public policy, evidence synthesis, policy-facing roles, or related functions.
• Ability to interpret and translate complex technical or research material into clear, structured, and compelling outputs for varied audiences.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders across research, policy, and implementation settings.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Research synthesis, analysis, and translation to policy-ready outputs for decision-makers.
• Policy feedback and implementation learning by gathering insights from governments, clinicians, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge and evidence dissemination through regional and global platforms, briefing materials, and events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Editorial judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Master degree

Job description

National University of Singapore's Centre for Sustainable Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to advance research priorities, translating evidence into decision-ready outputs for policymakers, health leaders, clinicians, partners, and other stakeholders.

The role spans health system analytics, policy feedback, and dissemination, requiring strong writing, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams across Asia-Pacific and global partners.