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

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Research Fellow to join a dynamic team focused on population health research. In this exciting role, you will investigate the impact of the built environment on health and integrate health and social care into the ecosystem. Collaborating closely with the Principal Investigator, you will develop grant proposals, oversee study execution, and lead a team of junior researchers. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that shapes health initiatives, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. If you are passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD required with 3+ years in population health research.
• Experience in health research design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support research programs on built environment effects on health.
• Oversee study execution, timelines, and budget management.

Skills

Quantitative Research Skills

Qualitative Research Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

PhD in Social Science

PhD in Biostatistics

PhD in Public Health

PhD in Urban Planning

PhD in Geography

PhD in Health Economics

Tools

SPSS

STATA

SAS

NVivo

Job description

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

Job Category: Research

Posting Date: 22 Mar 2025

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.

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

Requirements:

1. 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
2. Experience in design and health research or implementation science will be an advantage
3. Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
4. Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills
5. Proficiency in using advanced data analytics software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, SAS) or qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7. Highly motivated, and an independent team player

Work arrangements:

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