Research Fellow (Behavioural sciences/ Public health/ Communication/ Psychology)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University seeks a Research Fellow for the Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions. The position entails managing research projects, securing grants, and advancing the centre's mission through strategic partnerships. Candidates must possess a PhD and have extensive experience in research operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of full-time academic or market research experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience with academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations including budgets and resources.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities.
• Lead research projects and oversee data collection.

Skills

Research expertise

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD degree in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology

Job description

Established as a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG), the Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS) aims to improve population health through multidisciplinary and translational research to support interventions, policy and programmes; strengthen national capabilities through the integration of translational research into health intervention processes; and increase Singapore’s regional and international profile as a centre of excellence for health behavioural sciences.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to work closely with the centre’s Directors to manage research projects and to secure research grants. The role will focus on project management, research expertise, managing and day-to-day research operations, such as data storage, budgets, expenses, assets, and ethics approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations, including budgets, expenses, resources, etc.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities from grants, partnerships and commercialisation
• Lead research projects, including ethics approvals, data collection, analyses and dissemination
• Develop relationships with academic, industry, government, and community partners
• Represent HABITS at conferences, meetings, and other events
• Collaborate with institutions and stakeholders to advance the centre's mission and reputation
• Promote and communicate HABITS achievements and research impact through publications, presentations and media engagement.
• Develop and manage HABITS’ digital brand assets, including websites, blogs and social media
• Undertake any additional duties as required by the centre’s Directors

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology or related fields
• At least 5 years of full-time academic or market research experience preferred
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools
• Experience with academic publications
• Background in behavioural sciences, public health, communication and psychology preferred
• Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with securing and managing research grants
• Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design
• Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.

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