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

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore partners with NHG to form HABITS, a centre for health behaviour research. We invite a Research Fellow to manage projects, secure grants, and oversee day-to-day operations including data storage, budgets and ethics approvals.

The role focuses on leading research projects, developing partnerships with academia, industry and government, and disseminating findings through publications and media, while building HABITS’ digital presence.

Qualifications

• PhD in behavioural sciences, public health, psychology or related fields.
• At least 5 years of full-time academic or market research experience preferred.
• Experience with securing and managing research grants.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience with academic publications.
• Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight timelines.

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

Skills

Project management

Grant writing

Data management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

PhD in behavioural sciences, public health, psychology or related fields

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.