The National University of Singapore (NUS) is inviting applications for a full-time Research Fellow (Health Technology Assessment) position at the Centre for Health Intervention and Policy Evaluation Research (HIPER), Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. The successful candidate will join the HIPER Health Technology Assessment (HIPER-HTA) team and contribute to research evaluating the clinical and economic value of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests. Applicants should hold a PhD in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in health technology assessment, economic evaluation, or evidence synthesis.
Important Dates / Deadline
- Posted Date: October 26, 2026
- Standardized Application Deadline: November 17, 2026 (Set 15 calendar days after the current date because the vacancy announcement does not specify an application deadline.)
- Initial Appointment Duration: One year
- Possible Extension: An additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
Organization
- Institution: National University of Singapore (NUS)
- School: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
- Research Centre: Centre for Health Intervention and Policy Evaluation Research (HIPER)
- Research Team: Health Technology Assessment (HIPER-HTA)
- Position: Research Fellow (Health Technology Assessment)
- Employee Category: Research Staff
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Requisition ID: 34780
Location / Study Destination
Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to researchers who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Hold a PhD in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Pharmacy, Health Services Research, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate research experience in health technology assessment, health economics, economic evaluation, evidence synthesis, or related fields.
- Possess strong quantitative research and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct research independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Have good scientific writing, communication, and project management skills.
Relevant Academic Disciplines
Candidates with doctoral qualifications in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Health Economics
- Economics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Pharmacy
- Health Services Research
- Other related disciplines
Applicants with experience in health economic modelling, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and healthcare policy research are particularly encouraged to apply.
Prior experience in cancer-related economic modelling or screening evaluation is advantageous but not essential.
Key Benefits / Salary / Funding
The position offers the following opportunities and employment conditions:
- Employment Type: Full-time research appointment.
- Initial Contract: One year.
- Contract Renewal: Possibility of renewal for an additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
- Research Environment: Opportunities to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to develop expertise in health technology assessment, economic evaluation, and healthcare policy research.
- Research Collaboration: Engagement with researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Policy-Relevant Research: Opportunities to contribute to evidence-based healthcare decision-making in Singapore and the region.
- Academic Development: Opportunities to contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, and capacity-building activities.
Main Requirements
The successful candidate will contribute to health technology assessment and economic evaluation research, with a primary focus on multi-cancer early detection technologies.
1. Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Economic Evaluation
The Research Fellow will undertake the following responsibilities:
- Conduct literature reviews, systematic reviews, and evidence synthesis of clinical and economic evidence related to MCED tests.
- Perform meta-analyses, where appropriate, to synthesize clinical evidence and inform economic evaluations.
- Plan and conduct stakeholder consultations to gather clinical, economic, and implementation-related insights.
- Develop and apply health economic models to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and potential implications of MCED tests.
- Analyze and interpret research findings.
- Prepare technical reports, academic manuscripts, and other research outputs.
2. Health Technology Assessment and Related Research
In addition to the MCED project, the successful candidate will contribute to other HTA and related research activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting primary research to support health technology assessment and health economic evaluation.
- Performing horizon scanning and early HTA of emerging health technologies.
- Conducting critical appraisals of HTA studies, clinical evidence, and economic evaluations.
- Supporting evidence synthesis and economic modelling activities.
- Contributing to health policy research.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and other relevant partners.
- Disseminating research findings through academic publications, technical reports, presentations, and capacity-building activities.
3. Research and Analytical Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong quantitative research and analytical capabilities.
- Experience conducting independent research.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
- Scientific writing and research communication skills.
- Project management and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply.
1. Health Economic Modelling
Experience developing or applying decision-analytic models, including:
- Decision trees
- Markov models
- Microsimulation models
2. Evidence Synthesis
Experience conducting:
- Systematic reviews
- Meta-analyses
- Critical appraisals of clinical or economic evidence
3. Health Technology Assessment and Economic Evaluation
Familiarity with:
- Cost-effectiveness analysis
- Health technology assessment frameworks
- Healthcare decision-making
- Economic evaluation methods
4. Data Analysis
Proficiency in analytical software, including:
- R
- Stata
- Microsoft Excel
- Similar analytical tools
5. Stakeholder Engagement
Experience in:
- Stakeholder consultations
- Research interviews
- Qualitative research
6. Cancer Modelling and Screening Evaluation
Previous experience in cancer-related economic modelling or screening evaluation is advantageous but not essential.
Research Focus
The Research Fellow will primarily contribute to a project evaluating the clinical and economic value of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests.
The project involves four main research components:
1. Clinical and Economic Evidence Synthesis
Reviewing and synthesizing existing clinical and economic evidence to support the evaluation of MCED technologies.
2. Stakeholder Consultations
Engaging relevant stakeholders to understand clinical, economic, and implementation considerations associated with MCED testing.
3. Health Economic Modelling
Developing and applying economic models to assess the cost-effectiveness and potential implications of MCED tests.
4. Research Reporting and Policy Support
Preparing research reports, manuscripts, and other outputs to inform healthcare policy and decision-making.
The successful candidate will also support additional health technology assessment and health policy research activities relevant to Singapore and the wider region.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare an application for the Research Fellow (Health Technology Assessment) position at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore.
https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Health-Technology-Assessment%29/34780-en_GB
Position Details
- Position Title: Research Fellow (Health Technology Assessment)
- Research Centre: Centre for Health Intervention and Policy Evaluation Research (HIPER)
- Research Team: HIPER-HTA
- Institution: National University of Singapore
- Job Requisition ID: 34780
Important Notes
- The position is a full-time research appointment.
- The initial appointment is for one year.
- Renewal for an additional year is possible, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
- The primary research focus is the clinical and economic evaluation of multi-cancer early detection tests.
- The successful candidate will also contribute to other HTA and health policy research projects.
- Strong quantitative research skills and demonstrated experience in relevant research areas are essential.
- Experience in cancer-related economic modelling or screening evaluation is advantageous but not mandatory.
- The position involves multidisciplinary collaboration and engagement with researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
- Job Requisition ID: 34780