{"job":{"jobId":2488051,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Assistant, Policy Analyst - Population Health","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Description</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a Research Assistant Policy Analyst. The rapid population ageing in Singapore calls for innovative solutions. We aim to assess the impact of health promotion programmes (e.g. urban care farming, cognition training, etc) on the health and health-related behaviours of participants. This project will involve recruitment, assessment, and analysis of the research data. The candidate will also be working on models in policy evaluation. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Duties may include but are not limited to:</p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>provide programming support to a research project</li>\n<li>assist with recruitment and data analyses;</li>\n<li>manage large complex databases;</li>\n<li>conduct literature reviews</li>\n<li>contribute to the development of scientific papers and the dissemination of the study findings.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The appointed candidate should:</p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Hold at least a bachelor degree</li>\n<li>be proficient in Stata or R and</li>\n<li>have experience in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, computer science, quantitative social science, public health, epidemiology or related field. Experience with C++ is preferred but not required.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to query large data sets and have excellent knowledge of quantitative methods in applied health and/or social sciences. Fluency in English, as well as demonstrably good writing and analytic skills are essential. The role will suit someone who enjoys problem solving.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The position is for one year but can potentially be extended. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate’s academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applicants should send the following during the application:</p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Cover note introducing themselves (no more than 500 words);</li>\n<li>A two-page Curriculum Vitae (only including relevant information), containing details of two named referees;</li>\n<li>A sample of published work and their roles in the projects, if applicable.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Interviews will be either face to face or zoom for candidates. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Qualifications</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Hold at least a bachelor degree</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>More Information</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Location: </strong>Kent Ridge Campus\n<strong>Organization: </strong>Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health\n<strong>Department: </strong>Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health\n<strong>Employee Referral Eligible:</strong> No\n<strong>Job requisition ID:</strong> 19645</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Singapore","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/SSHSPH-Research-Assistant-%28Policy-Analyst-Population-Health%29-Kent/14377644/","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|350661","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/350661","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Singapore","log_hit":1,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-08-31T22:09:36.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-08-31T22:09:36.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":483,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"National University of Singapore","name_en":"National University of Singapore","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p>As Singapore’s flagship university and among Asia’s best, the <a href=\"http://www.nus.edu.sg/\">National University of Singapore (NUS)</a> offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.</p><p> </p><p>Our 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a rigorous broad-based curriculum underscored by cross-faculty enrichment. We have pioneered many innovative academic programmes which include student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at <a href=\"https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/educate/nus-overseas-colleges\">12 NUS Overseas Colleges</a>, as well as double, joint and concurrent degree programmes with some of the world’s best universities. Close to 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich our vibrant and diverse campus community.</p><p> </p><p>The University’s multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. 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