Research Fellow (HRPC)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research center is seeking a Research Fellow to investigate the impact of climate change on human health, focusing on heat-related illnesses in Singapore. This role involves leading retrospective studies, collaborating with healthcare systems, and analyzing large datasets to inform health interventions. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, prepare publications, and contribute to national health preparedness. Join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing critical health challenges in the context of climate change and make a meaningful impact in public health.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Public Health, Climate Science, or related fields.
• Experience with large-scale health data and research studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead retrospective studies to create a comprehensive HRI database.
• Collaborate on prospective studies with public hospitals in Singapore.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Statistical Software Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Epidemiology

Ph.D. in Public Health

Ph.D. in Climate Science

Ph.D. in Data Science

Tools

Statistical Analysis Tools

Predictive Modelling Software

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 Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the National University of Singapore (NUS), to spearhead and conduct research and development to address the challenges arising from climate change & extreme heat.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Fellow to join our team for a critical study on the impact of climate change and global warming on human health, specifically addressing heat-related illnesses (HRIs) in Singapore's context. This study aims to establish baseline HRI data and integrate this with climate projection models to assess future health burdens and intervention strategies. The successful candidate will work on both prospective and retrospective studies, collaborating with national healthcare systems and leveraging large datasets for high-impact research.

Key Responsibilities and Roles

• Lead a retrospective study utilizing a decade of health data to create a comprehensive HRI database.
• Investigate the distribution and determinants of HRI by applying epidemiological methods to understand patterns and identify risk factors.
• Collaborate in the execution of a two-year prospective study with emergency departments across all public hospitals in Singapore, focusing on standardizing HRI diagnosis and management workflows.
• Analyze and integrate prospective and retrospective HRI data with climate projections and predictive models to estimate future HRI burdens and assess interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and engage with stakeholders in healthcare and climate research to align study outcomes with national health preparedness and resource allocation priorities.
• Prepare and disseminate research findings through scientific publications, reports, and presentations to both academic and healthcare stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Epidemiology, Public Health, Climate Science, Data Science, or related disciplines.
2. Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale data sets and conducting health-related research studies.
3. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools, particularly in health and climate data integration.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
5. Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to fostering a collaborative research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in research related to climate change, heat-related illnesses, or public health preparedness.
• Familiarity with Singapore's healthcare system and national health priorities.
• Experience with predictive modelling and scenario analysis in health and climate studies.

The role is based in Singapore.

Prospective candidates can contact Ms Lydia Law at [e-mail].

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Heat Resilience & Performance Centre

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 27881