Research Fellow/Associate

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design is seeking a full-time Research Fellow or Research Associate, to join a growing research team dedicated to understanding human behavior in cities.

Successful applicants will contribute to a research program that explores the intersection of human behavior, urban design, technology, and livability. The program tackles critical questions about how cities shape people’s behaviors and, in turn, how cities should be designed to better serve their inhabitants.

Candidates should possess a strong interest in applying a human lens to transdisciplinary and collaborative research. Expertise in quantitative research methods and a background in social and/or behavioral science will be a plus.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an academically grounded, applied research career.

The candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct and write literature reviews
• Participate in fieldwork and data collection
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses
• Contribute towards research conceptualization and methodology
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and reports for publications
• Collaborate and communicate research updates with both internal and external stakeholders

Skills and qualifications required:

• Obtained or expected Masters degree (for Research Associate) or PhD degree (for Research Fellow) related to the social sciences or behavioural sciences (e.g., Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Urban Studies, or related disciplines)
• Demonstrable skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS, MPlus) is a plus
• Familiarity with Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and/or neuroscience (e.g., fNIRS) research is a plus

How to apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application with the subject heading – Research Fellow/Associate (Urban Psychology Lab) to lkycic@sutd.edu.sg with the following:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writing samples of publication or research work
• Three referees who may be contacted for a reference

Enquiries about the position can be addressed to either Samuel Chng (samuel_chng@sutd.edu.sg ) or Sarah Chan (sarah_chan@sutd.edu.sg)

Appointment(s) will be initially made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Review of applications will commence from October 2024 on a rolling basis. Applications will be considered until the posts are filled.