Research Fellow, Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (Contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Lead to support innovative research initiatives focused on the built environment's impact on health. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and strong research skills, overseeing study execution and assisting in proposal development. This role offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, allowing for remote and in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in population health research.
• Experience in design and health research preferred.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Support research programmes investigating health impact of built environment.
• Develop grant proposals and assist with study design.
• Oversee study execution and maintain quality.

Skills

Quantitative research skills

Qualitative research skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in SPSS or STATA

Education

PhD in Social Science or related field

Tools

SPSS

STATA

NVivo

Job description

The Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI) is a centralised platform for population health research, innovation, implementation, and evaluation activities in SingHealth. CPHRI aims to seamlessly leverage data and technology to guide and support population health initiatives and accelerate the implementation of research findings in care delivery and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the centre’s signature research programmes to investigate the effects of the built environment on health, and how the built environment can integrate health and social care seamlessly into the care ecosystem.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and partners in developing grant proposals and study plans, and assist with study design and planning.
• Oversee the process and quality of study execution, keep track of timelines and budget, and be involved in the preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and reports.
• Lead a team of junior research staff and provide technical supervision.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Social Science, Biostatistics, Public Health, Urban Planning, Geography, Health Economics, or a related academic area with at least 3 years’ experience in population health research
• Experience in design and health research or implementation science will be an advantage
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills
• Proficiency in using advanced data analytics software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, SAS) or qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, and an independent team player

Work arrangements

• This role offers hybrid work arrangements, providing the flexibility of working remotely and in the office