Research Assistant/Associate - Centre for Sustainable Medicine

This Research Assistant/Associate role at the Centre for Sustainable Medicine focuses on translating research into actionable outputs for policymakers and health system leaders. Key responsibilities include synthesizing and analyzing evidence on health system carbon analytics and clinical transformation, and developing policy-facing products. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and 3-8 years of experience in research, policy, or evidence synthesis are required.

• Research synthesis, analysis, and translation
• Contribute to the development of research outputs, including reports, peer-reviewed publications, technical analyses, and policy papers.
• Support the analysis and interpretation of research findings from CoSM projects, including emissions baselines, adaptation and mitigation strategies, health system analytics, and education initiatives.
• Translate research outputs into clear and actionable products for policy and practice, including policy briefs, executive summaries, technical guidance, and knowledge products.
• Identify cross-cutting insights from CoSM’s body of work and shape coherent evidence narratives that communicate the Centre’s contribution to global sustainable healthcare transformation.
• Support the preparation of academic publications, including drafting sections of manuscripts, coordinating co-author inputs, and assisting with reference management and editorial processes.
• Policy feedback and implementation learning
• Support the policy feedback cycle by gathering and synthesising insights from governments, delivery partners, clinicians, and other stakeholders on how evidence is being received, interpreted, and applied.
• Help ensure that lessons from implementation and engagement feed back into research framing, future analysis, and programme development.
• Facilitate structured dialogue between research teams and policy or practice stakeholders to strengthen the relevance, usability, and timing of CoSM outputs.
• Support the development and coordination of communities of practice across Asia-Pacific and globally, particularly in areas such as net zero healthcare, climate-resilient health systems, and health system decarbonisation.
• Knowledge and evidence dissemination
• Support dissemination of research through regional and global platforms, including technical forums, convenings, policy roundtables, and academic or professional events.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, concept notes, slide decks, summary papers, and dissemination products for international events, multilateral engagements, and senior partner discussions.
• Develop accessible summaries and tailored synthesis materials for different stakeholder groups, including ministries of health, hospital leaders, clinicians, finance stakeholders, academic audiences, and learners.
• Support the strategic positioning of CoSM’s flagship initiatives by ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong evidence-based narratives across written, digital, and presentation materials.

• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in public health, health policy, health systems, environmental health, economics, social policy, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in research, public policy, evidence synthesis, policy-facing roles, or related functions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate complex technical or research material into clear, structured, and compelling outputs for varied audiences.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with excellent editorial judgement and the ability to distil evidence without oversimplifying it.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders across research, policy, and implementation settings.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience working with governments, multilateral organisations, or large health systems.
• Familiarity with climate, sustainability, or health system transformation agendas.
• Experience working at the interface of research, policy, and implementation.
• Experience supporting dissemination of research through policy products, technical guidance, publications, or high-level stakeholder briefings.
• Experience supporting regional or international partnerships.
• Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Jit Sohal, Head of Strategy and Impact, at joincosm@nus.edu.sg
• Formal application : Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations (if any) and full contacts of three (3) referees to joincosm@nus.edu.sg .