Field Research Associate

Job Description : Project Associate- Survey Operations

Location : Chennai, Kerala & Bangalore (For projects across India)

About the Company

Our Company is a technology-driven research and consulting organisation helping leaders, parties, and institutions decode India’s political and policy landscape. We bring together survey science, data analytics, and strategic insight to answer complex questions about public opinion, governance, and performance. From ground-level fieldwork to advanced modelling and interpretation, every project is built for clarity, accuracy, and impact. Our teams manage the complete research cycle : design, execution, data engineering, and delivery under a single framework of discipline, transparency, and speed. Quality and integrity define our work. We apply rigorous controls in sampling and verification, maintain secure and reproducible data systems, and communicate results that withstand scrutiny. Our mission is simple : turn evidence into strategy and insight into action.

About The Team

As a part of the Company, you will have the opportunity to understand and analyse grassroots politics in a state. You will engage in primary research and analysis in the field of politics. Survey Associates will work at the Survey Operations division, collaborating with both the organisation and clients to conduct primary research through ground surveys. These surveys help quantify the opinions and mindsets of the general public, test various hypotheses, and monitor trends for the client. The primary responsibility of associates is to oversee multiple ground teams in managing daily operations. They are tasked with maintaining the quality of sampling and monitoring performance based on the data collected. The survey team works closely with the firm's senior leadership, as well as with political leaders and other key stakeholders at the constituency, district, and state levels. Their objective is to gauge the political climate through rigorous cycles of survey data collection, which yields quantitative data that can be extrapolated to achieve accurate results. This role requires maintaining high levels of confidentiality and demonstrating exemplary team

management skills.

What Would This Role Entail?

• Playing a key role in formulating, analysing and executing the strategy for survey operations.
• Leading teams scattered across large geographical areas.
• Assisting the Survey Manager in managing the teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively to sites across the country for training, supervising and supporting teams.
• Maintaining internal quality standards of deliverables and ensuring the team does the same within the given deadlines.
• Being proactive in seeking out and learning industry best practices to implement those in the team.
• Liaising with the Quantitative Analytics Team and external vendors to ensure the technical backend and support systems remain robust and up-to-date
• Analysing the data generated by the team to generate quantitative insights

Necessary Skills

Quantitative problem-solving skills

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Must-Have Qualifications

Fluency in speaking, writing, and comprehending the Tamil and Malayalam languages.

Good to Have Skills