Research Engineer II (Managerial Economics / Business Administration)

The Alibaba-NTU Global e-Sustainability CorpLab (ANGEL) represents a key collaboration between Alibaba Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Supported by the Singapore RIE2025 Fund, ANGEL creates and deploys impactful green digital technologies for global sustainability.

ANGEL’s mission aligns seamlessly with Singapore’s national objectives, such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the Singapore Smart Nation Initiative. ANGEL’s work in developing sustainable and equitable digital solutions and promoting a sustainable and green lifestyle will contribute to a smaller carbon footprint. Its holistic approach will help to secure a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity. 

We are looking for a motivated Research Engineer to support the research and development work related to sustainability standards and metrics toward a sustainable environment and society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and interdisciplinary team members to support the development of sustainability frameworks, metrics, and evaluation methodologies, based on real-world feedback

• Assist in formulating research hypotheses and translating them into testable frameworks

• Coordinate data collection through surveys, industry engagement, and pilot studies

• Analyze operational and pilot data to generate actionable insights

• Facilitate industry–university–research collaboration projects

• Support the translation of research outcomes into real-world applications and pilot programs

• Manage collaborations, project timelines, and cross-functional communication

• Organize and support outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and public engagement initiatives

• Coordinate and host lab visits, demonstrations, and delegation receptions

• Present research capabilities and outcomes to external stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above in Managerial Economics, Business Administration, or related fields

• Familiarity with sustainability, green technology, or digital economy initiatives is an advantage

• Ability to translate research concepts into structured problems, hypotheses, and data requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging government, industry, or institutional partners

• Ability to facilitate collaboration across academia, industry, and the public sector

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confident in presenting to external stakeholders, including delegations and partners

• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.