Job Description

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work under Prof. Leong Ching on research related to behavioural public policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy studies (preferably in behavioural policy), excellent analytical skills, and a proven track record of conducting independent research. 

Responsibilities could include (but are not limited to): 

• Conduct research, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis
• Analyze and make policy recommendations based on study results
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies
• Manage and coordinate with an internal team to advance study research goals
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and other public forums
• Participate in grant writing and fundraising activities
• Lead the organization of internal workshops and conferences

Qualifications

• PhD in policy studies or a related field in the social sciences
• Strong analytical skills and experience conducting independent research
• Due to the nature of the role, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting research findings at conferences and other public forums
• Keen interest in behavioural public policy
• Commitment to meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with statistical software, such as R, SPSS, Stata or data visualization software such as Tableau, will be a plus

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Research Team

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 33252