Qualitative Research Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Design and modify research instruments.

• Execute qualitative data collection and supervise fieldwork activities.

• Analyze qualitative data and develop insightful conclusions.

• Assist in the creation of research deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience with qualitative methodologies in social research, market research, or policy research.

• Preferred expertise in fields such as political psychology, social psychology, behavioral science, or public policy.

• Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews, facilitating focus group discussions, and organizing qualitative data.

• Capability to interpret research outcomes within local social, cultural, and political frameworks.

• Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools like NVivo or similar software is advantageous.

• Expected comfort with spreadsheets and fundamental data organization.

• Strong analytical and writing abilities, with the skill to convert complex insights into clear and organized findings.

• Effective communication skills and the capacity to engage with diverse communities and research teams.

• Willingness to travel to remote regions of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and other Indian states.

• An inquisitive nature regarding topics such as climate change, governance, social values, and social transformation.

• Experience in coordinating with external research partners or field agencies is a plus.

• While fluency in English is not compulsory, candidates should be able to read and comprehend English.

• Proficiency in additional Indian languages is highly regarded.

• Candidates from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options