Research Associate – AI, Behavioural Sciences & Public Health

About the role

The Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS) at NTU is seeking a Research Associate/Assistant to support multidisciplinary research that improves population health. The role involves designing studies, managing projects, and handling day‑to‑day research operations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct research aligned with HABITS’ pillars, including literature reviews, data collection and analysis.
• Secure ethics approvals, manage budgets, expenses, assets and documentation.
• Coordinate with collaborators, third‑party service providers and organise project meetings.
• Support the preparation of grant proposals, academic publications and reports.
• Promote HABITS’ achievements through presentations, publications and media engagement.

Required profile

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in behavioural sciences, public health, data science or a related field.
• Minimum two years of full‑time academic or market research experience, preferably in public health, behavioural sciences or data science.
• Experience handling and analysing health, behavioural or social science datasets.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools.
• Excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal abilities.

Required skills