Intern, People Scientist (Research)
Get to Know the Team
The People Science team is part of Grab's Office of Organisational Capabilities. They use people data, research, and AI to help Grabbers, managers, People teams, and business leaders understand workforce trends. Additionally, they use these tools to help leaders make informed decisions. The team combines qualitative and quantitative research with AI-enabled tools to turn findings into practical insights and actions.
Get to Know the Role
As a People Research Scientist Intern, you will apply research methods, quantitative analysis, and AI-enabled tools to questions about people and organisations.
You will contribute to research and workflow automation, evaluate People programmes, and help translate evidence into useful insights for People and business leaders. This is a full-time, onsite internship at Grab's One North office in Singapore.
You will report to Head, People Science, and gain practical experience across applied research, people analytics, and AI-supported workflows.
If this work interests you, we encourage you to apply.
The Critical Tasks You Will Perform
- 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.
What Essential Skills You Will Need
- Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme in Organisational Psychology, Business Analytics, Organisational Behaviour, Economics, or related field.
- You will have practical knowledge of research design and be able to select appropriate methods for qualitative or quantitative questions.
- You will have coursework or research experience in one or more of statistical modelling, econometrics, psychometrics, causal inference, or behavioural science.
- You will use at least one analytical language -SQL, Python, or R - to conduct and interpret analysis.
- You will synthesise complex research or data into clear written findings and practical recommendations for different audiences.
- You have 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.
About Grab and Our Workplace
Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.
Life at Grab
We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer our Interns:
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We got you covered with medical insurance plans.
- Leave Entitlement: Enjoy a range of leave options including Annual Leave, Medical Leave, and Hospitalization Leave.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from a flexible work schedule that allows you to balance your academic commitments and personal life.
- Community Involvement: Get involved in community service through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) programs.
- Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours
What We Stand For At Grab
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique
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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Singapore is Grab's Global HQ! Take a tour of our office here, meet some of our teams and find out what it’s like to work in this vibrant cosmopolitan.
Meet our Intern Alumni
Our internship programme isn't just a glimpse into the professional world; it's a hands-on adventure. As an intern, you're involved in work that's beyond the mundane – you're tackling real projects alongside talented teams. We believe in learning by doing, and our interns experience just that.
My journey started as an intern, diving into the nuanced world of UX writing. It's not just about crafting error messages, but more about shaping a narrative that enhances the user experience. Thanks to the trust and support of my amazing manager and brilliant mentors, I have the opportunity to make an impact on my community with Grab — full-time! I start each day excited to continue learning and growing, alongside the remarkable people here at Grab!
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The learning curve has been steep and gratifying. Transitioning from intern to full-time has proven challenging, but my team has been helpful with their continued guidance in my initial days. We, at Grab not only dedicate ourselves to innovation at work but also to building culture. Weekly board games, bi-annual team retreats and a quick chat over lunch have been central to my experience here. The culture encourages you to be great at your work and to be the best version of yourself outside it.
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My internship experience at Grab was truly captivating. I had interned at other organisations before Grab. However, interning at Grab revealed that I wished to experience exciting, meaningful work and a warm and friendly culture. During my internship, I discovered my liking for backend engineering. After interning for 3 months, I returned to school and applied for a full-time role with the same team. Today, I’ve been with Grab for almost 2 years, and I am still grateful for accepting the internship offer letter, 3 years ago.
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The Application Process
What can you expect when you apply for a role at Grab? Here’s what our hiring process looks like.
Step 1: Apply.
We have a range of open roles from Marketing to Engineering and everything in between. Find the one that’s best for you and show us why you’re our next teammate.
Step 2: Getting to know you.
Next, you’ll have a video or phone interview with one of our recruiters to chat about you, the role, and your past work experiences.
Step 3: Testing, testing… 123.
Some roles might require assessments and/or a technical competency interview. For other roles, there might be an additional interview – speak with your recruiter for application details.
Step 4: Is it a culture match?
Finally, we’ll find out how we fit together, if your career vision aligns with our mission, how you embody the 4 H's, and your working style and personality.
