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NTU Main Campus, Singapore, Singapore
Onsite
Established as a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG), the Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS) aims to improve population health through multidisciplinary and translational research to support interventions, policy and programmes; strengthen national capabilities through the integration of translational research into health intervention processes; and increase Singapore’s regional and international profile as a centre of excellence for health behavioural sciences.
We are looking for a Research Associate to work closely with the centre’s Leads and Directors to manage research analyses and to secure research grants. The role will focus on research design and development, project management, and day-to-day research operations, such as data storage, budgets, expenses, assets, and ethics approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and conduct research aligned with the Centre’s research pillars, including literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis.
Support research projects, including, securing ethics approval, contributing to academic publications and reports, managing operations, etc.
Work closely with collaborators and third-party service providers in conducting the projects
Daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research projects
Conduct and organise project meetings
Support the development of grant proposals
Promote and communicate HABITS achievements and research impact through publications, presentations and media engagement.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by the Centre’s Leads and Directors.
Job Requirements:
At least a Master’s degree in behavioural sciences, public health, data science or related fields
At least two years of full-time academic or market research experience preferred in public health, behavioural sciences, data science, communication and psychology preferred
Demonstrable experience in handling and analysing health, behavioural, or social science datasets.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools
Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design
Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU