Senior Economist / Economist
[LTA-P&P] SENIOR ECONOMIST / ECONOMIST
Land Transport Authority
Fixed Terms
Closing in 6 day(s)
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will play a key role in analysing land transport policies and initiatives, from an economic perspective in support of LTA’s mission. The scope includes:
• Undertaking econometric and statistical analysis of individual travel behaviour
• Conduct research into patterns of transport-related economic decisions
• Analyse the market structure, economic efficiency, and effectiveness of the regulation, competition and incentive frameworks in our land transport industry, applying relevant theoretical concepts from Industrial Organisation, and using available data resources
• Enhancing the thought leadership of the Authority in economic analysis, you will also support efforts in establishing and promoting LTA’s connections to the wider community of researchers and practitioners in economics
• Undertaking econometric and statistical analysis of individual travel behaviour
• Conduct research into patterns of transport-related economic decisions
• Analyse the market structure, economic efficiency, and effectiveness of the regulation, competition and incentive frameworks in our land transport industry, applying relevant theoretical concepts from Industrial Organisation, and using available data resources
• Enhancing the thought leadership of the Authority in economic analysis, you will also support efforts in establishing and promoting LTA’s connections to the wider community of researchers and practitioners in economics
What we are looking for
• Knowledge in Economics
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of micro-economics, especially with regard to transport issues
• Strong knowledge of econometric analysis, especially with regard to discrete choice and panel data modelling
• Knowledge of econometric software such as R and Stata
• Possess the drive and resourcefulness to produce innovative solutions
• Excellent written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Candidates without relevant working experience but display aptitude may be considered for this role
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of micro-economics, especially with regard to transport issues
• Strong knowledge of econometric analysis, especially with regard to discrete choice and panel data modelling
• Knowledge of econometric software such as R and Stata
• Possess the drive and resourcefulness to produce innovative solutions
• Excellent written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Candidates without relevant working experience but display aptitude may be considered for this role
About Land Transport Authority
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate and qualified professionals to join us.
Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realise our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.