Fields of View Hiring for Qualitative Researcher at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Role

We are looking for a full-time Social Science Researcher to join our team at Fields of View. You will be required to work with qualitative social data. You must have proficiency in qualitative research methodologies and must also possess a working ability to interpret quantitative data. You will be expected to apply a range of qualitative analytical methods and techniques, including designing of analytical frameworks, executing research projects, analysing and reporting results in various media.

We are a multi-disciplinary organisation working in diverse subject matters such as urban planning, energy systems, local governance, climate change, law and justice, housing, etc. Therefore, you must be able to apply research methods in designing studies and analysing data across domain areas.

Being a research organisation, we encourage all our researchers to explore new avenues of both research and practice. The candidate will be working in an interdisciplinary team, and has to communicate and work with people from different backgrounds. The ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects and to rapidly switch contexts is non-negotiable.

This is a full-time role and will be based in Bangalore, India.

Responsibilities

Undertake secondary data collection using public data sources such as Census of India, World Bank, etc.

Execute research projects from start to finish, including collecting, cleaning, processing, analysing and publishing data

Independently develop framework of analyses for consolidated primary or secondary data

Coordinate with stakeholders for data collection and sharing

Communicate research processes and results to audiences from diverse backgrounds

Manage projects and team towards the project outcomes

Writing up research results in the form of journal articles, conference papers, blogs, or white papers

Required Skills

A Master’s degree in any of the social sciences, including sociology, economics, anthropology, law, public policy, psychology, statistics or in equivalent fields.

Prior experience in field research, either in conducting surveys or ethnographic research

Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti and data visualisation software such as Tableau or other applications.

Managing databases, cleaning and presenting data in statistical packages of choice.

Experience in organising and facilitating Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)

Developing and writing case studies

Experience in project management and liaising with project partners

Simultaneously working on multiple projects

Quickly switching contexts

Independently planning and managing your work

Applying research methods to different subject areas

Preferred Skills

Designing primary data collection proposals, including accounting for ethical, privacy and method-specific considerations

Proficiency in one or more Indian languages such as Kannada, Tamil, or Hindi

Experience in diverse data collection methods such as games, oral histories, online surveys, social media, etc.

Experience working with government stakeholders

Ability to interpret quantitative data and identify emerging trends for analysis

Why Work at Fields of View

We pride ourselves in building a collaborative and open environment around our work in building tools for inclusive public policy. This is your chance to become an addition to our coveted multidisciplinary team, that houses individuals from different backgrounds scaling from Journalism to Game Design to Law.

We have collaborations with Indian and international universities, and you get access to cutting edge research in data and policy.

Depending on your interest, you will contribute to research papers that will be published in major journals.

Your work will contribute to real-world applications in addressing social problems.

High levels of ownership as part of a small, growing team.

We have a generous leave and work-from-home policy and are committed to building an organisational culture of collaboration and trust.

We are a non-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a safe and vibrant workplace, and highly encourage applications from people from diverse caste, gender, ethnic and religious identities.

Remuneration

Rs. 63,250-79,063 per month

How To Apply

If this sounds interesting or exciting to you, please write to work@fieldsofview.in with your CV, a writing sample and a thoughtful cover letter stating why you want to work with us in this role.

Application Process

We will review your application and, upon shortlisting it, set up a quick phone call. The phone call acts as a good way to introduce yourself and for us to let you know a bit more about our work.

Having successfully gone through the phone call stage, we will provide you with an assignment. The assignment will involve a cross section of the kind of work you’ll do with us. You take as much time as you want to complete the assignment, but we’ve noted that it takes on average about 7 days to finish.

If we like your approach to the assignment, we invite you to spend two days with us. You can pepper us with more questions and get to know the rest of the team. You will also be provided a follow-up task to be performed during those 2 days. Once this is done, and if you like us and we like you, we will extend an offer within a week’s time.

Other Notes

Fields of View is a non-profit organisation.

The position is based in Bangalore

Our office is in JP Nagar, close to Rangashankara