Research Fellow (East Asian Institute)(31303)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Senior Research Fellow with expertise in Chinese health economics, social policy, and the digital economy. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth research, publish findings, and contribute to policymaker engagement through reports and commentary. Applicants should hold a PhD, have over six years of relevant experience, and demonstrate a strong research background. This role offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment at the East Asian Institute, leveraging Singapore's geopolitical position for impactful research.

Benefits

Centre of Excellence

Dynamic Environment

Multidisciplinary Approach

Unique Geopolitical Position

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience in research or relevant policy/practice areas.
• Demonstrable track record at the intersection of governance, social policy, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on health economics and health system reform in China.
• Build partnerships with academic, industry, and policy stakeholders.
• Publish in academic journals and other reputable platforms.

Skills

Health economics

Social policy

Digital economy

Governance

Data governance

Education

PhD in a relevant field

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 East Asian Institute (EAI) at the National University of Singapore is seeking a highly qualified Research Fellow with expertise in Chinese health economics and social policy, alongside demonstrated experience in the digital economy, to join our multidisciplinary team.

About EAI: Established in 1997, the East Asian Institute (EAI) promotes academic and policy-oriented research on East Asian development. Our focus includes contemporary China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), and China's economic relations with Japan, Korea, ASEAN, and the world. We collaborate with regional and international institutions, organize conferences, and provide insights that inform public policy.

Position

• Senior Research Fellow
• Field: Chinese Health Economics, Social Policy, and the Digital Economy

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on:
  • Health economics and health system reform in China (e.g., health financing, provider payment, pharmaceutical policy, primary care, public health, aging and long-term care)
  • Social policy (e.g., social insurance, pensions, social assistance, labor and welfare policy, education and human capital, inequality and inclusion)
  • The digital economy and its governance (e.g., artificial intelligence, industrial policy, technological competition and national security, platform economy, fintech and digital payments, digital public services, data governance and privacy, algorithmic regulation)
• Contribute to EAI's Background Briefs for a policymaker audience and produce applied policy reports.
• Engage the public through commentary, op-eds, and seminars.
• Publish in academic journals and other reputable platforms.
• Build partnerships with academic, industry, and policy stakeholders in health, social policy, and digital governance.
• Contribute to the coordination and organization of EAI's seminars, conferences and other relevant research projects (e.g. production of EAI's journals or joint research reports).

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Health Economics, Public Policy, Political Economy, Sociology, Public Health, Law)
• 6+ years of work experience in research or relevant policy/practice areas
• Demonstrable track record working at the intersection of governance, social policy, and digital transformation (e.g., health financing, social insurance, platform economy, data governance, digital public services)

What We Offer

• Centre of Excellence: Join a prestigious institute recognized for impactful analysis and research.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating setting.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Engage with experts across economics, public policy, political science, and sociology.
• Unique Geopolitical Position: Leverage Singapore's role as a bridge between East and West to amplify your research impact.

Application Process

• CV
• Cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience in Chinese health economics, social policy, and the digital economy
• Two samples of published work

Application Deadline: 15 January, 2026

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: East Asian Institute

Department : East Asian Institute

Job requisition ID : 31303