Job Description

Job Advertisement: Research Assistant 

Workpackage 4 – Mapping Population Preferences

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a Research Assistant to contribute to Workpackage 4 of the Personalised Outcomes in Populations for Upstream Prevention (POPUP) project. This workpackage seeks to understand how Singaporeans perceive and engage with different modes of preventive healthcare delivery—ranging from digital tools to traditional face-to-face services—and how these preferences vary across demographic and socioeconomic groups.

Assist in designing and administering population preference surveys and qualitative interviews

Key Responsibilities

Assist in designing and administering population preference surveys and qualitative interviews

Qualifications

Familiarity with survey methods or qualitative research techniques

Desirable Attributes

- Prior experience with mixed-methods research or patient preference studies
- Familiarity with qualitative data software (e.g. Atlas.ti) and/or statistical packages (e.g. R or Stata)
- Experience in community health settings or working with underserved populations
- Interest in population health, digital health, and health equity

Terms of Appointment

- Full-time position based in Singapore
- Initial appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension
- Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

To Apply

Please send the following documents during application: 

1. A cover letter outlining your background, motivation, and fit for the role (max 500 words)
2. A two-page CV including the names and contact details of two referees
3. A writing sample (e.g. academic paper, policy brief, or analytic report)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Department : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 31564