Research Fellow/Associate (Health Services Research)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore seeks a motivated Research Fellow or Research Associate to enhance Health Services Research. Responsibilities include managing research projects, conducting data analyses, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must hold a PhD or relevant Master's in fields related to Health Services Research. The position demands excellent communication and organizational skills with experience in healthcare research. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on improving patient care and informing health policy.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in relevant field.
• Proven experience in managing healthcare-related research projects.
• Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research teams to develop impactful research.
• Lead and manage research projects from initiation to completion.
• Conduct and oversee data analyses and literature reviews.

Skills

Quantitative research methodologies

Qualitative research methodologies

Statistical software (STATA, SPSS, NVivo)

Written communication in English

Verbal communication in English

Leadership skills

Multitasking abilities

Analytical problem-solving capabilities

Education

PhD in Public Health, Nursing, Social Sciences, or Health Services Research

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

STATA

SPSS

NVivo

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 Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a motivated and experienced Research Fellow (RF) or Research Associate (RAssoc) to join our dynamic team in advancing impactful Health Services Research. The successful candidate will support and/or lead research projects focused on improving patient care delivery, evaluating new care models, and informing health policy through rigorous research and data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to various ongoing and new research projects, with responsibilities including (but not limited to):

• Collaborate with research teams to conceptualise impactful research ideas and develop proposals aligned with strategic priorities
• Lead and manage research projects from initiation to completion, including study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and dissemination of findings
• Provide support for grant writing, protocol development, ethics submissions, and progress reporting
• Conduct and oversee quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses, literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses
• Prepare, write, and review research manuscripts, reports, and presentations for internal sharing, academic publication, and scientific dissemination
• Build and maintain interdisciplinary research collaborations and engage stakeholders including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patients
• Mentor and support junior researchers, helping to build research capacity within the team
• Present research findings at scientific meetings, conferences and seminars
• Contribute to the operational and administrative aspects of research projects as required by the Principal Investigator
• Undertake any other related duties as reasonably assigned in support of research and institutional goals

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role, as the research team's scope and capacity evolve.

Qualifications

• PhD (or PhD near completion) in a relevant field such as Public Health, Nursing, Social Sciences, or Health Services Research

• Candidates with a Master's degree in a related discipline may be considered for the Research Associate position

Experience

• Proven experience in planning, managing and implementing healthcare-related research projects, from conception to completion
• Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies

• Proficiency with statistical and/or qualitative software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, NVivo)
• Proven track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with high attention to detail

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Able to work independently under tight timelines, and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced research environment
• Familiarity with Singapore's healthcare system and research landscape is advantageous

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department: Surgery

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 29664