Research Fellow (Qualitative Research)

Job Description

The Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, invites applications for a Research Fellow (Qualitative Research) position for CREST-SG (Collective Reflective Equilibrium for Science Translation – Singapore). The role is based in Singapore.

CREST-SG is a major national programme focused on empirically grounded, policy-relevant bioethics research across Healthy Longevity, Precision Medicine, Pandemics, and Artificial Intelligence, supported by a cross-cutting legal stream. The programme is led by Prof Julian Savulescu and Dr Sumytra Menon, working with Co-PIs A/P Michael Dunn, A/P Brian Earp, and Asst Prof Owen Schaefer.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in qualitative research and ethical analysis to contribute to research, publications, and policy/practice-oriented outputs, while also supporting programme activities. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated postdoctoral researchers who are able to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyse qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups, and related stakeholder/public engagement activities
• Integrate primary qualitative research data with practical ethical analysis
• Lead the drafting of literature reviews, study materials, analysis, manuscripts, and reports
• Prepare applications for research ethics review, amendments, and progress reporting, as required
• Manage own research and administrative activities and coordinate multiple aspects of the work to meet internal deadlines
• Support the organisation of workshops and meetings, including liaison with the programme administrator on logistics, communications, and event planning

Qualifications

• PhD specialising in bioethics, or a discipline related to bioethics (e.g., philosophy, sociology, anthropology); applicants holding a professional degree in medicine or law must also possess a PhD, together with formal training and demonstrated research experience in bioethics, from a reputable university.
• Strong track record in qualitative research
• Ability to integrate empirical work with ethical, legal, or policy analysis
• Peer-reviewed academic publications as sole or first author, relative to career stage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Contract

• Full-time appointment commencing 1 Oct 2026
• Initial appointment of 2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability up to 4.5 years.

Application

Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae with contact details of three referees
• One writing sample
• Current and expected salary

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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