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Posted 08 June, 2026

Independent Contractor Desk-top Researcher located in India or Singapore

NineSigma
Vadodara, GJ, IN Full Time
Reference: 9577159557e5066c

Job Description

Join the exising Researcher Team in India if you're experienced in science or technology (Master or PhD):

physics, AI / ML, chemistry, materials science, sustainability etc.

Additional experience of market analysis or business opportunity analysis and / or knowledge of Mandarin would be beneficial.


NineSigma Europe is seeking researchers to support the delivery of technology search, technology assessment, competitive intelligence and innovation projects.

You will:

• work with a NineSigma Program Manager to design, do, and report desk-top research projects

• use a variety of methods to collect, analyse and organise information

• present research to others, in a written report or as an oral presentation


Responsibilities

• Design and manage desk-top research projects

• Develop key search words to generate the best results

• Use a range of desk-top research techniques to gather relevant information, from:

o electronic databases (research literature, patents etc).

o company websites, press releases, conferences, industry publications and other sources

• Analyse and evaluate the research to identify key information and trends

• Collate, prepare, present the results, as a verbal presentation and in a written report

• Provide regular updates to the relevant program manager at NineSigma via online meetings


NineSigma works in a diverse range of industries, you could be working on projects in:

• Adhesives, Sealants & Surface Treatments

• Aerospace & Defense

• Automotive

• Chemicals & Materials

• Consumer Products

• Energy, Oil & Gas

• Food & Beverage

• High Tech

• Materials Technology

• Pharma, Healthcare, & Medical Products

NineSigma will support the research through providing access to relevant databases.

You will need access to a fast, reliable internet connection.


Qualifications

· a masters degree in a relevant science, engineering

· academic or industry experience

· chemistry, material sciences, sustainability, energy management

· excellent written and spoken English


This is a contract role, researchers shall have the status of an \"independent contractor\" and will be paid hourly.


NineSigma 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.


Respond with your CV and a covering letter describing your relevant experience in similar research work to

More Information: Ninesigma.com

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