Economist (Behavioural Sciences)
[LTA-P&P] ECONOMIST (BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES)
Land Transport Authority
Fixed Terms
Closing on 01 Apr 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
As a domain expert in the Behavioural Sciences, you will play a key role in proposing behavioural solutions to augment the efficacy and acceptability of LTA’s policies and initiatives. The scope includes:
• Undertaking statistical analysis of individual travel behaviour, with a view towards identifying nudges or behavioural solutions that promote a car-lite lifestyle
• Conducting research, including designing appropriate experiments, into transport-related outcomes that are observed to arise from the implementation of various interventions in the field
• Assisting with the execution of existing behavioural interventions that have been identified by LTA as having the potential to shift travel behaviour towards desirable outcomes, such as use of car-lite modes and travelling at off-peak times
• Enhancing the thought leadership of LTA in the application of behavioural interventions to land transport, by supporting efforts to establish and promote LTA’s connections to the wider community of researchers and practitioners
• Undertaking statistical analysis of individual travel behaviour, with a view towards identifying nudges or behavioural solutions that promote a car-lite lifestyle
• Conducting research, including designing appropriate experiments, into transport-related outcomes that are observed to arise from the implementation of various interventions in the field
• Assisting with the execution of existing behavioural interventions that have been identified by LTA as having the potential to shift travel behaviour towards desirable outcomes, such as use of car-lite modes and travelling at off-peak times
• Enhancing the thought leadership of LTA in the application of behavioural interventions to land transport, by supporting efforts to establish and promote LTA’s connections to the wider community of researchers and practitioners
What we are looking for
• Knowledge in any discipline, preferably in Economics or Psychology
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Firm grasp of the behavioural economics literature
• Prior research experience in designing RCTs, including field testing nudges in the land transport domain or more generally to promote pro-environmental behaviour, will be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods to analyse data, including psychometric data. Candidate should demonstrate familiarity with commonly used R, Stata or SPSS packages
• Possess the drive and resourcefulness to produce innovative behavioural solutions
• Excellent written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Those without working experience are welcome to apply
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Firm grasp of the behavioural economics literature
• Prior research experience in designing RCTs, including field testing nudges in the land transport domain or more generally to promote pro-environmental behaviour, will be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods to analyse data, including psychometric data. Candidate should demonstrate familiarity with commonly used R, Stata or SPSS packages
• Possess the drive and resourcefulness to produce innovative behavioural solutions
• Excellent written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Those without working experience are welcome to apply
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.