Posted 07 June, 2026
Independent Contractor Desk-top Researcher located in India or Singapore
NineSigma
Shivamogga, KA, IN
Full Time
Reference: bbeace8e0b8fb918
Job Description
Join the exising Researcher Team in India if you're experienced in science or technology (Master or PhD):\nphysics, AI / ML, chemistry, materials science, sustainability etc.\nAdditional experience of market analysis or business opportunity analysis and / or knowledge of Mandarin would be beneficial.\n\nNineSigma Europe is seeking researchers to support the delivery of technology search, technology assessment, competitive intelligence and innovation projects.\nYou will:\n• work with a NineSigma Program Manager to design, do, and report desk-top research projects\n• use a variety of methods to collect, analyse and organise information\n• present research to others, in a written report or as an oral presentation\n\nResponsibilities\n• Design and manage desk-top research projects\n• Develop key search words to generate the best results\n• Use a range of desk-top research techniques to gather relevant information, from:\no electronic databases (research literature, patents etc).\no company websites, press releases, conferences, industry publications and other sources\n• Analyse and evaluate the research to identify key information and trends\n• Collate, prepare, present the results, as a verbal presentation and in a written report\n• Provide regular updates to the relevant program manager at NineSigma via online meetings\n\nNineSigma works in a diverse range of industries, you could be working on projects in:\n• Adhesives, Sealants & Surface Treatments\n• Aerospace & Defense\n• Automotive\n• Chemicals & Materials\n• Consumer Products\n• Energy, Oil & Gas\n• Food & Beverage\n• High Tech\n• Materials Technology\n• Pharma, Healthcare, & Medical Products\nNineSigma will support the research through providing access to relevant databases.\nYou will need access to a fast, reliable internet connection.\n\nQualifications\n· a masters degree in a relevant science, engineering\n· academic or industry experience\n· chemistry, material sciences, sustainability, energy management\n· excellent written and spoken English\n\nThis is a contract role, researchers shall have the status of an \"independent contractor\" and will be paid hourly.\n\nNineSigma finds novel technologies and innovations. We find new partners, start-ups and SMEs with relevant technologies for our clients. Our clients partner with these organisations to launch new products, new manufacturing processes or increase their R&D capabilities.\n\nRespond with your CV and a covering letter describing your relevant experience in similar research work to\nMore Information: Ninesigma.com