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The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), National University of Singapore (NUS), is inviting applications for full-time Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor appointments on the tenure/research/practice track. For tenure-track appointments, appointees are given fixed contracts for up to 7 years, with the goal of obtaining tenured appointments at the end of this period. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, new faculty members may be eligible for a start-up grant to initiate their independent stream of research and subsidised university accommodation.

Researchers and professionals experienced in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics
Biostatistics
Epidemiology and Modelling
Health Economics
Health Equity
Health Promotion and Behavioural Sciences
Health Security
Health Systems and Policy
Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Healthcare Financing
Implementation Science
Occupational Health
Program Evaluation
Public Health of Ageing

Job Description

Responsibilities

Establishing and leading an independent research agenda through securing extramural funding.
Developing and participating in collaborative, multidisciplinary research initiatives.
Designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in public health.
Supervising and advising postgraduate students.
Contributing to policy and community development efforts in the field of public health.

Areas of Focus

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics

Development and optimisation of AI, machine learning methods, and data analytics to enhance the quality of care and population health management solutions.
Creating AI-driven tools for disease prediction, prevention, and management to improve early detection and intervention strategies.
Leveraging AI to enhance public health surveillance and response systems, enabling more effective monitoring and management of public health issues.
Promoting the systemic uptake of research findings to advance positive outcomes in clinical, organisational, or policy contexts.
Candidates with experience in AI research involving representation learning, causality in machine learning, and continual learning are preferred.

Biostatistics

Conducting methodological research in areas across public health and healthcare analytics.
Developing and applying innovative statistical methods and computational tools to address the emerging needs of modern health data science, such as mining of large epidemiological and omics datasets, utilisation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods for healthcare data, and clinical trial design and analysis.
Candidates with experience in applying statistical methods to areas such as cancer research, epidemiological studies, health promotion, physical activity, nutrition, and primary care are preferred.

Epidemiology and Modelling

Investigating the distribution and determinants of non-communicable and infectious diseases in populations and applying epidemiological methods to understand disease patterns and identify risk factors.
Developing and applying mathematical models to predict disease trends and evaluate the potential impact of interventions, supporting the formulation of effective public health strategies and policies.
Simulating disease transmission dynamics and intervention scenarios to assess the potential impacts of public health interventions, enhancing preparedness and response strategies for disease outbreaks.
Engaging with SSHSPH’s large-scale cohort studies, such as the Singapore Chinese Health Study (SCHS) and the Singapore Multi-Ethnic Cohort (MEC) Study, to contribute to the development and utilisation of these cohort studies and to conduct translational epidemiological research that informs the development of effective public health interventions.

Health Economics

Assessing the economic impact of public health interventions and health technologies to provide evidence-based guidance for policy decisions.
Conducting comparative effectiveness analyses through systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and real-world evidence analysis to determine the economic viability and impact of public health programmes and policies, and to identify the most cost-effective public health interventions.
Developing and applying economic theories and models to support efficient and equitable healthcare resource allocation and priority setting, optimising healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes.

Health Equity

Understanding health disparities and contributing factors of marginalised and vulnerable populations
Providing evidence and guidance to inform policy and programming to eliminate inequities
Developing and testing social and/or technologically innovative solutions to eliminate health inequities

Health Promotion and Behavioural Sciences

Develop, refine, and critically apply behavioural, social, and communication theories, frameworks and models (including but not limited to social–ecological, systems-based, and life-course approaches) through practice-informed inquiry and evidence generation to address complex public health challenges across diverse populations locally and globally.
Design, evaluate, and scale innovative behavioural and environmental interventions, including digital and community-based strategies, to improve population health and promote health equity.
Employ advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to analyse population health needs, social determinants, and healthcare systems and policies to inform the design of health promotion interventions for public and at-risk populations.
Plan, implement, and evaluate sustainable health promotion and disease prevention programmes across varied socio-cultural and policy contexts.
Contribute to evidence- based public health policy development and advocacy aimed at creating supportive, enabling, and health-promoting environments at national, regional and international levels.
Build and sustain partnerships with governmental, non-governmental, industry and community stakeholders to mobilise resources and co-produce impactful public health interventions.

Health Security

Conducting high-impact research in health security, focusing on infectious disease control, pandemic preparedness, bioterrorism, and other health threats.
Developing and leading collaborative projects that advance regional and international health security with academic institutions, government agencies, and international organisations.
Contributing to the development of curricula and academic programmes in health security.
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to health security, public health, and global health.
Engaging in community outreach and contributing to health security policy development at regional and international levels.

Health Systems and Policy

Evaluating the effectiveness of policies designed to address public health challenges at local, national, and international levels, using rigorous research methods to determine their impact and outcomes.
Analysing and developing strategies to enhance healthcare delivery, patient-centred care, and integration of services across different levels of the health system.
Conducting comparative research on health systems to identify best practices from various healthcare delivery models and to optimise health systems to meet evolving population health needs.
Investigating the social determinants of health, health inequalities, and barriers to accessing healthcare services among diverse population groups.
Developing strategies to reduce disparities and improve health equity through policy interventions and health system reforms.

Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Conducting research to evaluate the clinical effectiveness, safety profiles, and cost-effectiveness of new and existing health technologies in real-world settings.
Developing and applying economic models and decision analysis tools to assess the impact of health technologies on public health outcomes, costs, and quality of life.
Providing evidence-based recommendations to key stakeholders, including policymakers, NGOs, and industry, to advocate for the adoption and implementation of effective health technologies that maximise public health outcomes.
Buidling HTA capacity and developing HTA frameworks and guidelines that ensure the efficient allocation of resources by healthcare institutions and regulatory authorities, leading to sustainable health systems at domestic and international levels.

Healthcare Financing

Conducting research on the effectiveness of different healthcare financing models and systems, health insurance schemes, and financial protection mechanisms.
Performing economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses of healthcare interventions and policies to assess their impact on public health outcomes.
Assessing the efficiency and equity implications of healthcare financing policies in addressing disparities in healthcare access, utilisation, and affordability.
Developing models to simulate and analyse healthcare financing scenarios, optimal resource allocation, and financial protection mechanisms, and providing evidence-based policy recommendations to promote sustainable healthcare financing mechanisms and equitable access to healthcare services for all populations.

Implementation Science

Conduct theory-informed and methodologically rigorous research to identify multilevel barriers and facilitators to the implementation, adaptation, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.
Develop, test, and refine implementation strategies using implementation frameworks (e.g. CFIR, RE-AIM) to generate sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery and public health outcomes.
Apply implementation science methods (e.g. hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials, stepped-wedge designs, cluster randomised controlled trials, comparative implementation trials) in real-world settings.
Promote the translational impact, systemic uptake, and integration of research findings into clinical, organisational, community and policy contexts, ensuring that evidence-based interventions are effectively implemented to advance positive outcomes in population health and well-being.

Occupational Health

Conducting research on occupational health issues, workplace hazards, and injury prevention measures to understand factors affecting worker health.
Evaluating the effectiveness and impact of workplace health promotion and corporate health management programmes, including economic analyses, on the improvement of worker health and reduction of occupational illnesses and injuries.
Teaching students and professionals on topics including workplace risk control strategies, health programmes, and best practices in occupational health and safety.
Designing innovative national or corporate strategies and interventions to mitigate occupational risks and improve workplace safety and health, and developing evidence-based approaches to enhance worker well-being and productivity.
Contributing to the development and advocacy of practices and policies to enhance occupational health standards and regulations, as well as providing advice and recommendations to industries, governmental bodies, and organisations to reduce occupational illnesses and injuries and promote a healthy and safe work environment.
Candidates with experience in research on the prevention and control of exposures of working populations or surrounding communities, as well as health promotion programmes, are preferred.

Programme Evaluation

Design and conduct evaluations of public health programmes and interventions, employing mixed-methods, quasi-experimental, and causal inference approaches to assess programme outcomes, implementation processes, and contextual factors influencing programme effectiveness.
Generate rigorous evidence on the effectiveness, efficiency, equity, sustainability and scalability of public health interventions to inform decision making and policy development, leading to optimal programme design, implementation, and outcomes that promote public health.
Build and strengthen evaluation capacity within health systems and communities through collaborative partnerships, knowledge translation, and methodological innovation.

Public Health of Ageing

Advance population-level research on healthy ageing and longevity, with a focus on prevention of disability, maintenance of functional ability, and enhancement of quality of life across the life course.
Assess socio-cultural, behavioural, environmental, and policy determinants of ageing and their implications for health systems, social care, and public health policy in rapidly ageing societies.
Design, implement, and evaluate interventions and service models that address the complex and evolving needs of ageing populations.
Engage with public health agencies, healthcare systems, healthcare providers and community organisations to translate research into practice and policy that supports healthy, equitable ageing.
Advocate for evidence-based policies and practices that promote healthy ageing, mitigate age-related health issues, and address the unique health needs and challenges of ageing populations, particularly within Asian and global contexts.

Requirements

A recognised Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with a strong post-doctoral professional and/or academic record; OR a qualified medical professional with postgraduate specialisation in occupational health, occupational medicine, or preventive medicine.
Proven track record of publishing in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals.
Experience in leading independent research studies or components within larger research programmes, and/or developing, leading, implementing and evaluating projects and programmes.
Ability to generate and sustain an independent stream of research funding.
Ability to teach public health courses at various levels (undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learners).
Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work with and teach culturally diverse audiences.

Application procedure

Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email to the Academic Affairs Office, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore:

Cover letter specifying your research and/or teaching interests and experience
Full curriculum vitae
Contact information of at least three references

Please indicate your area of focus (based on the above categories) in the email subject line and send your application documents to the following contacts:

Miss Charmaine Tang Pei Si
Email: ephctps@nus.edu.sg

Miss Chew Hui Ling, Laura
Email:laurachl@nus.edu.sg

Miss Chua Wen Xi, Sophie
Email: wchua@nus.edu.sg

Academic Affairs Office
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
National University of Singapore
MD1, 12 Science Drive 2
#10-01, Singapore 117549

For more information on NUS, please visit: www.nus.edu.sg. For more information about the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, please visit www.sph.nus.edu.sg. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.