Job Description

The Centre for Family and Population Research at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for the project. This research project aims to develop an evidence base on the role of gender inequality in shaping women\'s health in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Using the life course framework, it endeavours to illustrate a series of novel pathways linking gender inequality and gender-based adversities with the health and well-being of women in mid and later-life. The project\'s objectives include research publications on the topic, the establishment of a global research network on gender inequality and later-life health, and the production of a policy document containing a summary of key research findings, research, and data gaps, as well as policy suggestions.

The postdoc will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PIs to develop multiple research papers. Job duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• Data management and analyses of survey data
• Draft and submit papers (at least 3 per year), as a co-author, for publication in high-impact scientific journals with the PI and co-PIs on the project
• Develop research briefs for public dissemination (at least 1 per year)
• Assist the PI with project management

Qualifications

Applicants should have: * A Ph.D. in a social science discipline from a recognized university, preferably in disciplines such as Sociology, Demography, Public Policy, Public Health, Gerontology or Economics.

• Research expertise in gender, population health, the study of the life course and family demography.
• Extensive training in quantitative statistical analyses.
• Good record of publications
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Skills in quantitative research skills such as regression analyses, longitudinal analyses, multilevel modelling, survival analyses among others.
• Excellent writing and strong communication skills in English, including an ability to present research in both academic and non-academic venues
• Meticulous and has good project management skills
• Curiosity and passion to explore new concepts, methodologies and technologies
• Capable of identifying and learning quickly the most suitable tools for the research
• Good team player and ability to multitask effectively

More Information:

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Kriti Vikram (socvk@nus.edu.sg). Please include a cover letter, full CV and 4 letters of recommendation in your application, out of which one letter must be from the PhD supervisor.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department : Sociology and Anthropology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 21692

National University of Singapore