Senior Research Fellow (institute For Environment & Sustainability)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


The Centre for Water Policy (CWP) has an opening for a Senior Research Fellow, specializing in water policy. The successful candidate will contribute to IES\' mission to advance \xe2\x80\x9cfit for purpose\xe2\x80\x9d policy design for Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia and the world. We seek applicants who are specialists in water resources management, and who hold a PhD in policy-related disciplines including applied-economics and behavioural social sciences.Job Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and lead research projects under CWP\'s research programmes.
  • Oversee research projects under CWP and provide guidance to junior researchers.
  • Prepare high quality research papers on topics related to water and sustainability.
  • Contribute to grant and institute-level reporting requirements and funding proposals/applications.
  • Engage with water focused policy and research communities in Singapore, Asia, and around the world.
  • Provide support for IES\'s events and outreach activities.
Requirements
  • PhD in Social Science, Economics, Environmental Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • Excellent quantitative analytical skills with knowledge of econometrics.
  • Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA and R.
  • Experience in managing research projects, writing project reports, and conducting survey/focus groups.
  • Preference for those with good and relevant publication records / working papers.
  • Excellent verbal and written English.
  • Good time management skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
  • At least 10-15 years of relevant research experience
Job ResponsibilitesThe Institute for Environment and Sustainability at the Kee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is dedicated to conducting cutting edge \xe2\x80\x9cfit for purpose\xe2\x80\x9d policy research, training, and outreach with which to help address Asia\'s most pressing sustainability challenges. The institute was created following the growing recognition among governments, the private sector, and non-profit organizations that the task today is no longer about what to do, but how governments, the private sector, and non-profit organizations might apply policy and governance innovations with which to achieve their sustainability goals. The Institute conducts its mission through four thematic areas: climate and energy; biodiversity and land use; water and oceans; and sustainability livelihoods. These are supported by our emerging Climate Policy Design Lab (CPDL), our Center for Water Policy (CWP) and targeted programs spanning trade and the environment, financial innovations, and market mechanisms.Job RequirementsJob ApplicationMore InformationLocation: Bukit Timah CampusOrganization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public PolicyDepartment : Academic AffairsEmployee Referral Eligible: NoJob requisition ID : 24390

National University of Singapore

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1416966
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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