Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant / Research Associate

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) invites applications for a Pre-Doctoral Researcher within the Nanyang Business School. This role supports faculty-led research across business and management disciplines, offering a hands-on path toward doctoral studies.

The position emphasizes rigorous data work, literature reviews, and collaboration with faculty and doctoral teams. Candidates with strong quantitative skills and a keen interest in research are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline; candidates from diverse 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.

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.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

R

Python

Stata

SQL

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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