The role supports or leads research partnerships, translating university expertise into collaborations with government agencies, industry, and research institutions. Candidates are expected to hold a relevant degree, with substantial experience in research administration, partnership development, business development, grants, or a related field. Strong stakeholder-management, negotiation, writing, project-management, and communication skills are important. The successful candidate should be able to identify strategic opportunities, prepare proposals and reports, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage agreements and timelines, and build productive relationships with internal and external partners. Experience in a university, research institute, public-sector agency, or technology-focused organisation would be advantageous.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university in Singapore, recognised internationally for engineering, science, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. Its main campus is located in the western part of the island and includes extensive academic, residential, laboratory, and innovation facilities. NTU works closely with government agencies, multinational companies, startups, and research organisations to develop new technologies, support entrepreneurship, and address regional and global challenges. The university employs academic, research, professional, and administrative staff from Singapore and around the world. Its research partnerships function helps connect faculty expertise with external funding, industry collaboration, commercialisation, and strategic institutional priorities. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects and international initiatives.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in education, research, technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Its culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, reliable services, diverse food, and extensive shopping and entertainment. Housing is the main expense; options include renting a room, sharing an apartment, or leasing a private unit, while university housing may sometimes be available. Employment passes are generally arranged by the employer, with eligibility depending on salary, qualifications, experience, and prevailing government criteria. New arrivals should budget for deposits, health insurance, transport, and daily costs, and should verify pass conditions before relocating. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. The island is compact, making commuting from central, western, or nearby residential districts relatively straightforward.
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