Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant / Research Associate

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