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Research vacancy | Architecture, Urban Studies and Built Environment

National University of Singapore (NUS)

College of Design and Engineering · Department of Architecture

Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

Research staff

Posted: 6 October 2026

Apply on the Official NUS Website

Requisition ID: 34594 · Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is found.

National University of Singapore

About the position

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Built Environment and Behaviour at NUS Cities, an interdisciplinary platform within the College of Design and Engineering. The position is associated with the Cities Foresight Lab (CFL), which works at the intersection of urban planning, governance and strategic research.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Community Assets and Activity Chain Modelling (CA-ACM) project, commissioned by Singapore’s Health Promotion Board. The project examines how the built environment influences residents’ daily activities, lifestyle patterns and physical activity, with the goal of identifying urban features that encourage healthier and more active living.

This opportunity is particularly relevant to researchers working across architecture, urban planning, environmental behaviour, public health and social sciences.

National University of Singapore

Key responsibilities

• Lead qualitative research, including research design, fieldwork, data analysis and interpretation.

• Develop and refine frameworks for assessing community assets and their attractiveness to different population groups.

• Conduct qualitative studies and contribute to surveys that validate findings from large-scale activity modelling.

• Collaborate with specialists in geospatial analysis, urban analytics, data science and quantitative research.

• Integrate qualitative, quantitative and spatial evidence to understand relationships between urban environments and human behaviour.

• Publish findings in academic journals and present research at national and international conferences.

• Prepare reports and presentations for policymakers, practitioners and project stakeholders.

• Coordinate research activities and support team members, stakeholder engagement and project reporting.

  National University of Singapore

Eligibility and qualifications

Applicants for the Research Fellow appointment should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as:

• Architecture

• Urban Planning or Urban Studies

• Human Geography

• Sociology or Anthropology

• Public Health

• Environmental or Behavioural Psychology

• Social Policy or Community Development

• Other closely related fields

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong expertise in the relationship between the built environment, human behaviour and community life.

• Experience independently designing and conducting qualitative research involving human participants.

• Familiarity with analytical methods such as thematic analysis, grounded theory or content analysis.

• The ability to interpret survey results, geospatial findings and quantitative modelling outputs.

• Experience in interdisciplinary research, community engagement and collaboration with external stakeholders.

• Strong academic writing, communication, organisational and project-management skills.

Experience with NVivo or similar qualitative data-analysis software is an advantage. Familiarity with Singapore’s urban environment, communities or public-sector context is also beneficial.

Application requirements

Interested candidates should prepare the following documents for submission through the official NUS recruitment portal:

1. Cover letter: Maximum three pages.

2. Updated CV: Include relevant academic qualifications, research experience, publications and skills.

3. Research statement: Outline your research trajectory, interests and career ambitions.

4. Referee details: Provide contact information for four referees, including your principal PhD supervisor.

Reference letters will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.

Application deadline

The vacancy does not specify a fixed closing date. NUS states that applications will be assessed immediately and that recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are therefore advisable. 

Why this opportunity matters

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research connecting urban design, community assets, everyday behaviour and public health. It may particularly suit researchers interested in evidence-based urban planning, human-centred design and the development of healthier, more liveable cities.

Archpedia note: The vacancy information above is based on the NUS recruitment listing available on 9 October 2026. Candidates should verify the current status and all requirements on the official portal before applying.