[Hiring] Research Assistant Intern @CrescentRating & HalalTrip

Role Description

This is a remote position.

As a Research Assistant, you will go beyond basic data collection to actively support the design, execution, and communication of research that shapes how the world understands Muslim-friendly travel. Working alongside our Research, Data, and Intelligence team, you will help transform raw data into compelling, business-ready insights for governments, destinations, and corporate clients. In this role, AI is a force multiplier for rigorous research — accelerating literature reviews, supporting data synthesis, and streamlining report drafting. We expect strong human judgment, methodological integrity, and critical thinking to verify AI-generated outputs before they carry the CrescentRating standard. You will own this human-in-the-loop approach, applying modern tools to the analytical heavy lifting while your intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and understanding of the Muslim travel landscape ensure every output meets our authoritative standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Design & Execution: Design, develop, and disseminate appropriate quantitative surveys and conduct desk-based research to generate actionable insights for industry stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, collate, analyze, and translate quantitative results into intuitive, business-friendly reports using a variety of approaches and methodologies.
• Report Production: Assist in the preparation of research reports and work closely with graphic designers to develop infographics and visually compelling deliverables.
• Client Support: Serve as the first level of support and contact point for clients seeking information on research and consultancy products and services.
• Business Development: Prepare proposals for research and consultancy products for prospective clients, and support efforts to establish and grow relationships within existing accounts.
• AI-Augmented Research Workflows: Actively leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to accelerate literature reviews, secondary research, and report drafting — while applying rigorous human oversight to verify accuracy and methodological soundness.
• Where opportunities arise, explore and prototype lightweight AI-assisted tools (e.g., custom GPTs, prompt frameworks, or simple automation scripts) that streamline recurring research tasks and reduce manual processing time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field — final-year students are welcome to apply.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate research findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Basic understanding of research methodologies and research management, including survey design and quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for data collection, organization, and analysis.
• Working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) for research assistance — including conducting literature reviews, synthesizing secondary data, and supporting report drafting — with the critical judgment to verify outputs and maintain methodological rigor.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Good to Have

• Interest in the travel industry, particularly the Muslim-friendly travel segment, and an appreciation of the cultural nuances that shape this market.
• Familiarity with survey platforms (e.g., Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Typeform) and quantitative research tools.
• Exposure to data visualization tools or basic infographic design for communicating research findings.
• Experience writing research summaries, academic papers, or business reports.
• Understanding of the halal economy, Muslim consumer behavior, or global travel and tourism trends.
• Experience building or configuring AI-assisted tools — such as custom GPTs, prompt libraries, or no-code automation workflows — to solve practical research or data-processing problems.

Application Requirement

Submit your brief CV through our career website or send it via email — format: PDF.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Remote working flexibility with a globally distributed team.
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment.
• Meaningful real-world experience contributing to research that reaches governments, destinations, and global industry stakeholders.
• Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects at the forefront of the Muslim travel economy, including the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) and other flagship CrescentRating publications.