The Research Assistant in Tourism/Entrepreneurship will primarily support the research efforts of the principal investigator in a funded research project. This role involves conducting literature reviews, gathering and analyzing data, assisting in developing research proposals, and contributing to disseminating research findings through publications and presentations.

1. Literature Review: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to gather relevant information and identify gaps in existing research within the field of tourism and entrepreneurship.
2. Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate research methodologies and statistical techniques.
3. Research Proposal Development: Collaborate with senior researchers to develop research proposals, including formulating research questions, designing methodologies, and outlining project timelines and deliverables.
4. Publication Support: Contribute to the writing and editing of research papers, reports, and presentations for publication in academic journals, conference proceedings, and other scholarly outlets.

Project Coordination: Coordinate research activities, including scheduling meetings, arranging participant recruitment, managing research databases, and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and research protocols.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in academic research or applied research settings. This may include experience as a research assistant, postdoctoral researcher, or similar role within academia or industry.

1. Advanced knowledge of theories, frameworks, and methodologies relevant to marketing and entrepreneurship research.
2. Proficiency in research design, data collection, and analysis techniques.

Familiarity with academic publishing standards and conventions

1. PhD in Marketing, Tourism Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Publication Track Record with a minimum of 5 Q1-ranked Scopus as First author.
3. Strong academic background focusing on quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
4. Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, AMOS, SMARTPLS) and qualitative data analysis tools (e.g., NVivo).
5. Prior experience in academic research, preferably in tourism marketing and entrepreneurship, is highly desirable

Grant Writing Experience (Preferable): Proven experience in preparing and submitting research grant proposals, with a successful track record in securing funding—highly beneficial for supporting institutional projects