The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre based in Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. Drawing on its interdisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic and environmental perspectives, CARE conducts research on the social and medical determinants of successful ageing, and actively engages with government and industry partners to identify needs and strategies to enhance the experience of ageing in Singapore. CARE is a vibrant workplace with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds and range of interests, and we value the energy, passion and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore.

(1) Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow

Job Description

CARE’s quantitative research on ageing in Singapore is based on individual-level data collected through both cross-sectional and longitudinal community-based surveys of older adults and/or their caregivers. CARE is seeking to appoint a post-doctoral researcher to join the team as a Research Fellow, for conducting quantitative research and its publication and dissemination. A Senior Research Fellow position will be offered to candidates who demonstrate substantial relevant work experience and advanced skills in the field.

• Conceptualize and conduct quantitative analyses of individual-level survey data 
• Draft and submit at least 4 papers per year in high-impact scientific journals, as lead author or co-author
• Write and edit policy/research briefs (at least 1 per year)
• Present and disseminate findings at international and national conferences, stakeholder meetings, and in public media outlets
• Develop and conduct workshops in quantitative research methods (at least 1 per year)
• Supervise and support the conduct of cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys 
• Lead or assist in the writing and submission of competitive grant applications
• Assist with CARE’s other initiatives where required

Job Requirements

• PhD in Gerontology, Sociology, Demography, Epidemiology, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or related fields
• Possess strong quantitative analysis skills and relevant experience in data preparation and analysis
• Familiarity with concepts relevant for geriatrics and gerontology research
• Proficient in Stata or R
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work with others in a multidisciplinary setting

Interested applicants should fill up the online application on the Duke-NUS website here. Please attach:

• Cover letter stating your interest in the position
• CV
• Writing sample (single - or first-authored academic manuscript, published or unpublished)
• Names and contact information of three referees

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be notified

(2) Research Assistant (Data Analysis)

Job Description

CARE is a vibrant centre with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds, and values the energy, passion, and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion, and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore. At Duke-NUS, CARE works closely with the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Signature Research Programme, a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services, and a focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the team. The selected candidate will work across research projects, with the primary responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Perform data management including data cleaning, quality and consistency checks, and preparation of codebooks
• Work with other researchers on interpreting and analysing quantitative data
• Contribute to preparation of reports, policy and research briefs, presentations, and research papers
• Conduct follow-up assessments of study participants over the phone
• Support other project management tasks
• Assist with other initiatives at CARE where required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or other related disciplines
• Prior work experience in quantitative data analysis will be advantageous
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to take initiatives to learn on the job and manage assigned tasks
• Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with others in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered for a Research Assistant (Senior) position

Interested applicants should fill up the online application on the Duke-NUS website here.

Please attach a cover letter and a CV, with names and contact information of 3 referees. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.