Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a 2-year research associate position in the Department of Management and Organization and NUS Care Unit to ideally begin in August 2025. We are seeking individuals who have the ability and commitment to conduct excellent scholarly research in the areas of Organizational Behavior/Applied Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in the broad areas of interpersonal relations, dysfunctional workplace behaviors (such as incivility, harassment), and diversity and inclusion in organizations. Candidates with related research interests are also welcome to apply.

The research associate will focus primarily on supporting a funded research project on the integration of persons with disabilities into the workplace and assist in conducting high-quality research for publication in top management and psychology journals. The research associate will work closely with Associate Professor Sandy Lim and her research team. This position is intended to allow promising young scholars to sharpen their research skills.

The research associate is expected to be physically based in Singapore for the duration of the contract. Relocation funding is not provided. However, we offer a competitive salary and there are no teaching obligations tied to this role.

NUS provides a supportive environment for research. There is a strong research culture and solid research infrastructure (e.g. ample academic resources in the libraries, rigorous ethics review processes); cross-departmental collaborations and industry research collaborations are also encouraged. Faculty from NUS Business School have published in top journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Personnel Psychology, and PNAS. The Management and Organisation Department at NUS is one of the most productive and highly cited in the world.

Job Description

• Conduct literature review
• Plan, manage and execute data collection in accordance with NUS research policies and guidelines
• Supervise student assistants in research-related activities (e.g. literature review, data collection)
• Manage datasets and maintain data integrity
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data
• Prepare research papers for submission to conferences and academic journals
• Prepare research reports for submission to funder and/or relevant stakeholders
• Assist in the design and conduct of other research projects that utilize different methodologies (e.g., surveys, experiments, interviews)
• Miscellaneous research activities (as and when required)

Requirements

Education and Research Experience

• Masters in psychology, management, organizational behavior, or a related field
• Applicants who are in the process of completing their Masters degree should have completed their Masters degree requirements before they begin work
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in conducting management / psychological research
• Experience in conducting qualitative data analysis (e.g. using Excel or qualitative data analysis software such as Atlas.ti, nVivo, etc.) and/or willingness to learn and master new data analysis skills independently
• Experience in publishing in peer-reviewed international journals

Others

• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure
• Able to work independently as well as with a team

• Meticulous, detail-oriented, thorough, and conscientious

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email the following documents to Dr. Angeline Lim at angeline@nus.edu.sg with the email title “Research Associate”.

1. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research statement
4. Reference letters (2-3)
5. Sample publications (e.g. published journal articles, accepted conference papers). If the publication is multi-authored, please describe your contribution.
6. Completed NUS Personal Data Consent Form for Job Applicants

Please ensure that all the required documents are submitted. Applicants with missing documents will not be given full consideration for the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The position will remain open until filled.