Senior/Research Fellow (BISI)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions) invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow position. The role focuses on behavioural science in health settings, leading research, mentoring junior staff, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Appointment is on a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Applicants should have a PhD and a strong track record in behavioural science and quantitative research, with

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, preferably in Economics, Marketing, Management, or Psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous behavioural science research.
• Experience undertaking or leading independent research studies.
• Evidence of strong academic writing and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong quantitative skills including study design, data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Proficiency in research software such as R, SPSS, Stata, NVivo, TreeAge, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute behavioural science projects.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publication.
• Contribute to competitive research grant applications.
• Disseminate research proposals and findings through presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Teach in the Centre’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Skills

Quantitative research

Study design

Data analysis

Academic writing

Public speaking

Education

PhD in Economics/Marketing/Management/Psychology

Tools

R

SPSS

Stata

NVivo

TreeAge

Job description

Dean-Med-Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 12/06/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Senior/Research Fellow in the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The centre aims to improve population health and well-being and healthcare delivery by accelerating evidence-based practice through the use of behavioural and implementation science. More information on the centre is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/bisi/ . Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The role is primarily research-orientated, with focus on behavioural science in the health setting. The successful candidate is expected to provide assistance to the BISI Faculty in i) delivering the research projects that the Centre’s research strategy has identified as key priorities, ii) contribute to the writing and applications for competitive grants, iii) leading/mentoring junior researchers within a collaborative research team, and iv) undertake teaching duties in both undergraduate and post-graduate settings.

Candidates with training and experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply

• Economics
• Marketing
• Management

Main duties and responsibilities

Research-Related

• Design, plan and execute behavioural science projects;
• Analyse and interpret data;
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication;
• Contribute to competitive research grant applications;
• Disseminate research proposals and findings through presentations internally and externally at scientific meetings and conferences.

Education-Related

• Teach in the Centre’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Qualifications

The candidate should possess:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, preferably in one of the following:
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Psychology
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous behavioural science research, preferably in health or applied settings;
• Experience undertaking or leading independent research studies;
• Evidence of strong academic writing and peer-reviewed publications;
• Strong quantitative research skills, including study design, data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting;
• Proficiency in relevant research software, such as R, SPSS, Stata, nVivo, TreeAge, or similar tools;
• Experience presenting research at national or international scientific conferences;

The following experiences would be advantageous:

• Designing and/or conducting field experiments;
• Contributing to research grant applications.
• Teaching courses, workshops, or training.

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Shao Chuen, at [e-mail] .

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions