Nanyang Technological University · Workday · 3d
Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant / Research Associate
Singapore- Posted
- 2026-10-05 (3d)
- Place
- Singapore
- Commitment
- Full Time
- Experience
- 1+ YOE
- Education
- Master's
- Source
- Workday (the employer’s own listing)
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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
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