Research Assistant (LCPC/EA)

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services and Systems Research is looking for candidates with either undergraduate or masters training in economics or related disciplines to support our growing portfolio of econometric / statistical analysis and decision analytic modelling projects

This position will report directly to Senior Health Economists in the Health Economics Lab and offers an excellent opportunity to develop and refine in demand skills in applied health economics and to be co-author on publications. Successful candidates will assist with high value health economic research endeavours and perform a variety of functions, such as:

• Execute econometric and other statistical analyses.
• Build decision trees and markov models for use in cost effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare sections of surveys, analysis plans, manuscripts, reports and grant proposals with a goal toward producing high quality research outputs.
• Assist with teaching for relevant related modules.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Principal Investigators in support of these efforts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Economics, Health Economics or other related disciplines.
• Prior research experience in Health Economics / Econometrics is highly desirable.
• Have experience in quantitative data and statistical analyses (preferably with health-economic data) with modelling packages such as STATA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to multi-task and work productively in teams.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.