Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Research Fellow at NUS
Website National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is inviting applications for a Senior Research Fellow position within the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE). This role focuses on the Comparative Study of Housing Typologies for Seniors (CS-HTS) project, which aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults in urban settings.
Position Overview
Job Title: Senior Research Fellow – Senior Housing Typologies Project
Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Appointment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Anticipated start date is September 1, 2024
About ENgAGE
ENgAGE is dedicated to improving environments that support the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals across all age groups. The centre aims to consolidate aging-related research and foster collaboration among various stakeholders, ensuring meaningful enhancements to living environments.
Project Background
The CS-HTS project focuses on adapting housing to support aging in place, utilizing a community science approach. The project aims to collaboratively develop and evaluate integrated senior housing models tailored for Singapore, incorporating cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Research Fellow, you will:
- Collaborate: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
- Lead: Supervise a team of junior researchers, providing guidance on literature reviews, evaluation frameworks, survey designs, and data analysis.
- Communicate: Prepare and present research findings through abstracts, posters, and reports to diverse audiences.
- Manage: Oversee project processes and ensure quality control throughout the research activities.
Qualifications
Required:
- Education: PhD in Architecture, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in program/project management and interdisciplinary research.
- Expertise: Strong background in areas such as aging in place, urban design for older adults, and inclusive urban planning.
- Skills: Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive dossier, including:
- A cover letter (maximum 3 pages)
- An up-to-date CV
- A statement detailing research trajectory and future plans
- Contact information for four referees (including the main PhD supervisor)
Applications should be sent via email to ekiyota@nus.edu.sg with the subject line “Senior Research Fellow Application for CS-HTS.”
To apply for this job please visit careers.nus.edu.sg.
