Senior Research Fellow - Senior Housing Typologies Project, Centre for Environment and Ageing Well

Job Description

About ENgAGE: The Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) is committed to advancing knowledge and practices to enhance environments that foster the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals across all age groups. The centre aims to coordinate and consolidate aging-related research, education, and resources within the NUS community, orchestrate capacity-building initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders with a shared interest in meaningful enhancements to living environments for all.

Project Background: The "Comparative Study of Housing Typologies for Seniors" (CS-HTS) project investigates ways to adapt existing and future housing to support aging in place and enhance the quality of life (QoL) for older adults in urban context. Using a community science approach, the study aims to collaboratively develop, evaluate, and recommend integrated senior housing models for Singapore. The project incorporates both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, urban design and planning, social sciences, public health, medicine, transportation, technology, and urban economics

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented senior research fellow to contribute to overseeing the process and quality of the CS-HTS project. The fellow will be under the overall supervision of the Principle Investigator and work closely with project collaborators.  

Responsibilities:

• Engage internal and external collaborators.
• Lead a team of junior research staff, providing technical input and supervision. Instruct junior research staff in systematic literature review, development of evaluation framework and/or assessment tool, survey design, interview, focus group discussion, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and data interpretation.
• Preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and reports.
• Present research findings to diverse audiences, effectively communicating key insights and providing feedback to the research team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, including experience of program/project management.
• Strong background and expertise in one or more of the following areas: aging in place, urban design for older adults, social aspects of aging, inclusive urban planning, ethnographic study.
• Experience in the development of evaluation frameworks and/or assessment tools, particularly in the fields of built environment, health, or well-being, is an asset.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams and collaborating across diverse fields.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills 
• Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly motivated, independent and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Application Process: 
Interested applicants should submit a dossier consisting of the following:

• a cover letter (maximum 3 pages)
• up-to-date CV
• a statement describing their research trajectory, interests and future plans
• contact details for three referees (only short-listed applicants will be invited to submit reference letters)

The anticipated start date for the position is 1st September  2024. We will begin evaluating candidates immediately, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. E-mail applications and further enquiries should be sent to ekiyota@nus.edu.sg (please indicate “Senior Research Fellow Application for CS-HTS” as the subject heading).
 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Architecture

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26046