Research Associate (Health Technology Assessment)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS is seeking a Research Associate to support health technology assessment initiatives. This role involves conducting research, disseminating findings, and enhancing capacity in the Southeast Asia Region. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree alongside strong skills in data analysis and collaborative work, with a focus on improving public health outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and statistics necessary.
• Experience with data preparation and management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and disseminate findings related to health technology assessment.
• Support health policy research and capacity building through workshops.
• Collaborate with experts and policymakers on data-driven health solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Econometrics

Mathematical modelling

Data management

Collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Tools

R

Python

STATA

SQL

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

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 Associate

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

The Research Associate will play a critical role in the development of HIPER’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 Research Associate of HIPER, you may enjoy:
• Various opportunities to broaden horizon, develop skills and ensure personal growth in your career
• Social impacts from your works, e.g., to promote health of the population in Singapore and the region, by enabling more efficient utilization of healthcare resources
• Supportive mentors and colleagues
• Flexible work schedule

Requirements:
• A master’s degree in related fields such as Statistics/ Economics/ Public Health/ Engineering/ Computer Science/ Mathematics
• Knowledge of probability and data analysis (statistics and/ or econometrics)
• Use of software like R or Python or STATA

Applicants with following attributes are preferred:
• Careful, detail-driven, and collaborative personality
• Experience of data preparation, especially with electronic medical records, observational data, survey data and clinical trial data
• Experience of mathematical modelling, especially with Markov cohort model/ discrete event simulation/ dynamic transmission modelling
• Experience of data management with SQL
• Interest in medical knowledge
• Keen to support HTA capacity building in the Southeast Asia Region

To apply for position, kindly share your CV and Cover letter to the NUS Career Portal.