Senior/Research Fellow

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior/Research Fellow to join the Centre for Holistic Initiatives (CHILD) for Learning and Development, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. CHILD brings together experts in the field of translational research, child health and development, and implementation science to accelerate the use of evidence in policy and practice and give every child the best start in life.

The successful candidate will support the Centre by i) conducting research and evidence synthesis projects aligned to the Centre’s strategy and key priorities, ii) preparing reports, publications and materials for funding bids, iii) providing supervision and mentorship to junior researchers, and iv) facilitating workshops and engagement activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

Work closely with the team leads, cross-disciplinary research teams and collaborators.
Design, plan, undertake and deliver research and evaluation projects using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Perform evidence synthesis activities, including systematic and rapid reviews.
Lead on writing for reports, peer-reviewed publications and grant proposals for a variety of audiences.
Contribute and lead, where appropriate, research dissemination activities at internal and external meetings and conferences.
Provide supervision and mentorship of research students, interns and research assistants, where required.
Work closely with stakeholders from across the early childhood sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in Psychology/Behavioral Science/Developmental Psychology/Education/Public Health or a related discipline.

Experience: Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Implementation Science
Behavioural or Social Sciences applied to child health/development
Programme Evaluation
Education/Health Services or Applied Research
Epidemiology

The candidate should also possess:

Experience in undertaking or leading independent research studies, including evidence synthesis projects, as appropriate for career stage.
A strong grounding in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, evidence synthesis and data analysis.
Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presentations in international or national scientific conferences, commensurate with career stage.
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
A team player with an ability to work independently.
Highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented

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