Research Fellow (Behavioural sciences/ Public health/ Communication/ Psychology)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Singapores regional and international profile as a centre of excellence for health behavioural sciences.
We are looking for aResearch Fellow to work closely with the centres Directors to manage research projects and to secure research grants. The role will focus on project management research expertise managing and day-to-day research operations such as data storage budgets expenses assets and ethics approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily operations including budgets expenses resources etc.
Identify and secure funding opportunities from grants partnerships and commercialisation
Lead research projects including ethics approvals data collection analyses and dissemination
Develop relationships with academic industry government and community partners
Represent HABITS at conferences meetings and other events
Collaborate with institutions and stakeholders to advance the centres mission and reputation
Promote and communicate HABITS achievements and research impact through publications presentations and media engagement.
Develop and manage HABITS digital brand assets including websites blogs and social media
Undertake any additional duties as required by the centres Directors
Job Requirements:
PhD degree in behavioural sciences public health communication and psychology or related fields
At least 5 years of full-time academic or market research experience preferred
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools
Experience with academic publications
Background in behavioural sciences public health communication and psychology preferred
Strong administrative communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with securing and managing research grants
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 build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Possesses international experience with a strong network of contacts in the region.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
