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Intern, People Scientist (Research)

Grab Singapore On-site internship full-time

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Description

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, providing various services such as food delivery, financial management, and transportation.

As a People Research Scientist Intern, you will apply research methods, quantitative analysis, and AI-enabled tools to questions about people and organisations.

Responsibilities

  • You will help build an organisational listening and action engine using employee survey, behavioural, and operational data to diagnose organizational health and workforce trends.
  • You will design and test AI-enabled workflows or agents that support research, data analysis, hypothesis evaluation, and insight generation, and review their outputs for accuracy and limitations.
  • You will conduct qualitative and quantitative research using methods such as surveys, interviews, literature reviews, and statistical analysis.
  • You will formulate research hypotheses and evaluate People programmes using experimental, quasi-experimental, or econometric methods.
  • You will collaborate with senior team members to translate empirical research and analytics into clear, impactful recommendations for your team.
  • You will contribute to self-service tools, AI agents, or data products that help non-technical users access and apply people insights.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme in Organisational Psychology, Business Analytics, Organisational Behaviour, Economics, or related field.
  • Practical knowledge of research design and ability to select appropriate methods for qualitative or quantitative questions.
  • Coursework or research experience in one or more of statistical modelling, econometrics, psychometrics, causal inference, or behavioural science.
  • Proficiency in at least one analytical language - SQL, Python, or R.
  • Ability to synthesise complex research or data into clear written findings and practical recommendations for different audiences.
  • Experience engaging with AI tools and latest technologies to enhance productivity, improve research and analysis workflows, and contribute new ideas, with awareness of responsible use, privacy, and bias.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance
  • Leave Entitlement
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Community Involvement
  • FlexWork arrangements

Skills

Required

  • research design
  • statistical modelling
  • econometrics
  • psychometrics
  • causal inference
  • behavioural science
  • SQL
  • Python
  • R
  • AI tools

Ready to apply?

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