Primary Research Analyst

DesignBoxed; Mohali; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBoxed is seeking a Primary Researcher to conduct on-ground political and social research by directly engaging with stakeholders across constituencies. This is an ON-THE-MOVE role with significant field travel to meet people and gather ground realities.

You will convert field data into structured insights, reports and actionable inputs for campaign and strategy, requiring strong communication and analytical skills and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in primary, political, field research or related work.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Public Policy or related discipline.
• Strong communication, interviewing and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication with ability to translate field findings into insights.
• Willingness to travel extensively; fluent in English and regional language(s).

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-ground research across assigned constituencies and regions.
• Engage directly with political leaders, journalists, local influencers and community representatives.
• Gather primary information on political sentiment, voter behaviour and local issues.
• Build and maintain local networks to strengthen field information gathering.
• Verify information through multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
• Observe and document ground-level developments and emerging trends.
• Analyse findings to identify trends, concerns and insights for strategy.
• Prepare constituency assessments, research reports, issue briefs and field updates.
• Present findings clearly to research, strategy and campaign teams.
• Provide timely inputs based on changing ground realities while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication

Interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Public Policy

Job description

The Primary Researcher is responsible for conducting on-ground political and social research by directly engaging with key stakeholders across assigned constituencies and regions.

This is an ON-THE-MOVE role . You’ll spend significant time in the field, travelling across constituencies, meeting people, asking the right questions and understanding what is happening on the ground.

The role involves gathering, verifying and analysing field-level information and converting ground realities into structured insights, reports and actionable inputs for campaign and political strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-ground research across assigned constituencies and regions.
• Engage directly with political leaders, journalists, local influencers, community representatives, voters and other relevant stakeholders.
• Gather primary information on political sentiment, voter behaviour, local issues, community concerns and party dynamics.
• Build and maintain relevant local networks to strengthen field-level information gathering.
• Verify and cross-check information through multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Observe and document ground-level developments, conversations and emerging political trends.
• Analyse field findings to identify key trends, concerns, opportunities and political insights.
• Prepare structured constituency assessments, research reports, issue briefs and regular field updates.
• Present key findings clearly to research, strategy and campaign teams.
• Provide timely and actionable inputs based on changing ground realities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure responsible handling of sensitive field information.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in primary, political, field research, journalism or a related field, with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, interviewing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and gather reliable information.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to identify trends and convert field findings into clear, structured insights.
• Willingness to travel extensively for on-ground research and proficiency in English and relevant regional language(s).

What You’ll Get From Us

• Real on-ground exposure to political campaigns, constituencies and grassroots dynamics.
• The opportunity to work closely with research, strategy and campaign teams .
• Exposure to political research beyond desk-based work, with your findings directly contributing to campaign strategy.
• The opportunity to build a strong network across political, media and community stakeholders .
• A fast-paced role with significant ownership, learning and responsibility.
• The chance to work across different constituencies and understand political and social dynamics first-hand.