Innovation & Leadership Research Fellow (Education)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites a Research Fellow (Innovation and Leadership) to lead education research and translational work in innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development. Focused on Singapore and Asia, you will create evidence-based resources and contribute to curriculum innovation while supporting IDEL initiatives.

You will develop case studies, metrics for impact, and experiential learning materials, collaborating with IDEL faculty to embed research insights across

Qualifications

• PhD or MBA with a strong research background in innovation, entrepreneurship, or related areas.
• Demonstrated track record in academic writing, case development, or applied research.
• Experience in curriculum development or educational research is advantageous.
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems, venture building, or technology translation is preferred.
• Open to Fixed Term Contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct education research in innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture translation.
• Develop case libraries, including Singapore- and Asia-focused case studies on startups, innovation ecosystems, and leadership practices.
• Design and implement impact metrics to evaluate innovation programmes and outcomes.
• Create interactive and experiential learning materials to enhance pedagogy in executive and academic programmes.
• Conduct translational research on CDE startups, technologies, and innovation ecosystems.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate research insights into curriculum design and delivery.
• Publish research outputs, reports, and thought leadership pieces to strengthen IDEL’s regional and global profile.
• Support grant applications and research initiatives aligned with IDEL’s strategic priorities.

Skills

Research experience

Academic writing

Case development

Curriculum development

Startup ecosystems familiarity

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

MBA

Job description

National University of Singapore invites a Research Fellow (Innovation and Leadership) to lead education research and translational work in innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development. Focused on Singapore and Asia, you will create evidence-based resources and contribute to curriculum innovation while supporting IDEL initiatives.

You will develop case studies, metrics for impact, and experiential learning materials, collaborating with IDEL faculty to embed research insights across