All Things Urban

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is Singapore’s fourth public university and one of the first universities in the world to incorporate the art and science of design and technology into a multi-disciplinary curriculum. SUTD was established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and seeks to advance knowledge and nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs. Also in collaboration with Zhejiang University and Singapore Management University, SUTD, a research-intensive university, is distinguished by its unique East and West academic programmes which incorporate elements of entrepreneurship, management, and design thinking. Graduate opportunities include the SUTD Technology Entrepreneurship programme, the Master of Science in Security by Design, and various SUTD PhD programmes.

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at Singapore University of Technology and Design is seeking a full-time Research Fellow in the area of urban economics to understand the spatial organization and relationships between urban environments and human health and wellbeing. Research Fellow The successful candidate is expected to work in two of the LKYCIC flagship research programmes: Cities and Urban Science, and Urban Innovation. The Programmes and their projects can be viewed: https://lkycic.sutd.edu.sg/research/. The research area is related to the study of health and wellbeing in urban environments, their linkages in spatial and socioeconomic dimensions and implications for healthy and resilient cities. The research fellow will work directly with the Principal Investigators and be involved in designing and executing research as well as preparation of academic publications and reports. This position will be for approximately two years. Qualification and skills required: - Minimum a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: health economics or urban economics or related fields; - Excellent skills in conducting statistical, econometric and other modelling and spatial analytics; - Evidence of interest in research with health and wellbeing outcomes. Desirable Skills: - Related work experience in research involving health and cities; - A strong team player who is highly motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.

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