Research Fellow - Senior Housing Typologies Project, Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE)

Job Title: Research Fellow - Senior Housing Typologies Project, Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Architecture

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 03/06/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to contribute to analysis, synthesis, and recommendations for the CS-HTS project. The fellow will be under the overall supervision of the Principal Investigator and work closely other team members and project collaborators.

About ENgAGE: The Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) is committed to advancing knowledge and practices to enhance environments that foster the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals across all age groups. The centre aims to coordinate and consolidate aging-related research, education, and resources within the NUS community, orchestrate capacity-building initiatives, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders with a shared interest in meaningful enhancements to living environments for all.

Project Background: The "Comparative Study of Housing Typologies for Seniors" (CS-HTS) project investigates ways to adapt existing and future housing to support aging in place and enhance the quality of life (QoL) for older adults in urban context. Using a community science approach, the study aims to collaboratively develop, evaluate, and recommend integrated senior housing models for Singapore. The project incorporates both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, urban design and planning, social sciences, public health, medicine, transportation, technology, and urban economics.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to contribute to analysis, synthesis, and recommendations for the CS-HTS project. The fellow will be under the overall supervision of the Principal Investigator and work closely other team members and project collaborators.

Responsibilities:

Engage internal and external collaborators.

Supervise junior research staff

Conduct quantitative and statistical analysis, data interpretation and translation.

Preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and reports.

Present research findings to diverse audiences, effectively communicating key insights and providing feedback to the research team.

Expected to perform administrative duties

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Public Health, Architecture, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience.

Strong background and expertise in statistical analysis and data science.

Experience in the development of evaluation frameworks and/or assessment tools, particularly in the fields of built environment, health, or well-being, will be highly preferred.

Experience in developing guidelines or policy recommendations is highly preferred.

Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams and collaborating across diverse fields.

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Highly motivated, independent and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a dossier consisting of the following:

a cover letter (maximum 3 pages)

up-to-date CV

a statement describing their research trajectory, interests and future plans

academic transcripts

contact details for three referees (only short-listed applicants will be invited to submit reference letters)

The anticipated start date for the position is 1st July 2026. We will begin evaluating candidates immediately, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. E-mail applications and further enquiries should be sent to ekiyota@nus.edu.sg (please indicate “RF Application for ENgAGE CS-HTS” as the subject heading).