Looking from Tier 1 colleges only.

Required : Masters in Sociology/ Psychology/ English/ Ethnography/ Literature/ History.

Summary :

- Attentively contributing to discussions and part of proposals

- Independent client management

- Training in Qualitative Research

- Knowledge of internal systems and external client compliances

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

- Independent management of simple projects

- Maintaining the project schedule and tracking expenses

- Independent client management- Fieldwork & handling simple, small studies

- Making Internal Presentations

- Training in qualitative research - Understanding concepts, moderating depth interviews and group discussions

- Attending Client briefing sessions with larger team, writing parts of proposals

- Active contribution to debrief writing

Focus areas:

- Greater independence of operations

- Independent & fresh thinking

- Increasing clarity of research concepts

- Independently handling fieldwork with the ability to capture cross-cultural data

- Clarity in decision making for project management; finding solutions

- Interaction with Client in a more independent capacity but as part of larger team

Fieldwork & Coordination :

- Independent project set up

- Fieldwork for all kinds of studies including complex ones

- Efficient & complete project management including briefing

Desired Skills and Experience :

- Ensuring constant flow of projects, contributing to professional growth

- Leading team / working with peers confidently and optimistically

- Recognized as a potential research manager internally and with the client.