Job Description

SICS- Research Fellow (Human Development domain)

Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) is currently looking for an ambitious Research Fellow to investigate the associations between exposure to outdoor spaces and a range of health outcomes in Singaporean families from the local birth cohorts. We are particularly interested to explore the relationships between green space exposure and cardio-metabolic, neuro-developmental and mental health outcomes in children. Insights generated from this project will inform development of future nature-based solutions to improve health outcomes in the local families.

Job responsibilities:
The successful candidate will play a key role in data analysis, interpretation and publication of the research findings.

The successful candidate will:

• Conceptualise research questions
• Liaise with other scientists and clinicians to define project scope in line with other ongoing research activities
• Independently lead data analysis
• Lead manuscript preparation
• Assist with a range of research activities, including obtaining the necessary approvals and other administrative matters
• Assist with conceptualisation of nature-based interventions to improve health and wellbeing in the local population

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong publication record
• Proven excellence in statistical analysis methods
• Proven experience with first author scientific publications
• It is essential to have a strong research background in at least one and ideally several: motor activity, outdoor exposure, nature exposure, cardio-metabolic health, executive functioning, mental health
• Knowledge in analysing and interpreting actigraphy data
• High motivation, ambition and enthusiasm about behavioural research
• Attention to detail
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary team

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.