Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant / Research Associate

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nanyang Business School at NTU in Singapore invites applications for a Pre-Doctoral Researcher. This role supports faculty-led research across business and management disciplines and provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience ahead of doctoral studies.

You will conduct literature reviews, manage datasets, perform analyses with R/Python/Stata/SQL, and assist with reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong interest in academic research.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty in the execution of ongoing research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings from scholarly publications.
• Collect, clean, validate, and manage research datasets from various sources.
• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses using appropriate tools.
• Assist in developing research reports, working papers, and conference materials.
• Support survey development, experiments, and data collection activities.
• Prepare research documentation and project records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline

Tools

R

Python

Stata

SQL

Job description

The Nanyang Business School is seeking a Pre-Doctoral Researcher to support faculty-led research projects across various business and management disciplines. This position provides a unique opportunity for individuals considering future doctoral studies to gain hands-on experience in academic research.

Key Responsibilities

• Support faculty members in the execution of ongoing research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesise academic findings from relevant research publications.
• Collect, clean, validate, and manage research datasets from various sources.
• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses using appropriate research tools and methodologies.
• Assist in the development of research reports, working papers, journal manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant proposals.
• Support survey development, experimental studies, field research, and data collection activities where applicable.
• Prepare research documentation, data dictionaries, research protocols, and project records.
• Assist with ethics review applications and regulatory compliance requirements where necessary.
• Participate in research seminars, workshops, and scholarly activities organised by the School.
• Collaborate with faculty, doctoral students, and research teams on assigned projects.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline; candidates from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in academic research and research-oriented careers.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency in R, Python, Stata, SQL, or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-intensive environment.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and committed to continuous learning.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU