Pre-Doctoral Researcher: Data-Driven Business Studies

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore, via the Nanyang Business School, invites applications for a Pre-Doctoral Researcher to support faculty-led research across business and management disciplines. This role provides hands-on experience for individuals considering doctoral study.

You will conduct literature reviews, manage datasets, and perform analyses using R, Python, Stata, or SQL, while contributing to reports, working papers, and conference materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline; diverse backgrounds encouraged.
• Strong interest in academic research and research-oriented careers.
• Proficiency in R, Python, Stata, SQL, or equivalent.
• 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 in ongoing research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.
• Collect, clean, and manage research datasets.
• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses.
• Assist in developing reports, working papers, and manuscripts.
• Support survey development and data collection activities.
• Prepare research documentation and data dictionaries.
• Assist with ethics reviews and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in research seminars and workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty, doctoral students, and teams.
• Perform other research-related duties as needed.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

R

Python

Stata

SQL

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore, via the Nanyang Business School, invites applications for a Pre-Doctoral Researcher to support faculty-led research across business and management disciplines. This role provides hands-on experience for individuals considering doctoral study.

You will conduct literature reviews, manage datasets, and perform analyses using R, Python, Stata, or SQL, while contributing to reports, working papers, and conference materials.