Researcher (Market Competitive)

Margalla Agri; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Margalla Agri-Research & Estate Enterprises (Islamabad) seeks a Researcher to conduct rigorous primary and secondary research supporting business development and policy analysis. You will design frameworks, manage data lifecycles, and translate findings into actionable insights for senior management and clients.

You will use SPSS/R/Stata/Python for analysis, craft reports and presentations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery within timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting primary and secondary research.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis using SPSS/R/Stata/Python.
• Ability to synthesize findings into reports and client-ready presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive research proposals including objectives, hypotheses, methodology, and work plans
• Develop and validate data collection instruments such as surveys, interview protocols, and focus group guides
• Execute statistical analysis on large datasets using regression, factor analysis, and clustering
• Synthesize research findings into clear, evidence-based reports, policy briefs, and executive presentations
• Manage research project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Conduct systematic literature reviews and environmental scans to support business proposals and strategic planning

Skills

Research design

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Researcher position at Margalla Agri-Research & Estate Enterprises (Islamabad) entails conducting rigorous primary and secondary research to support business development, policy analysis, or product innovation initiatives. The role requires designing research frameworks, managing data lifecycles, and translating complex findings into actionable insights for senior management and external clients. The incumbent operates within a professional services environment, adhering to ethical research standards and project delivery timelines while contributing to the firm's intellectual capital and competitive positioning in the market.

Daily workflows involve defining research questions in consultation with project leads, developing structured questionnaires or interview guides, and overseeing fieldwork or desk research execution. The Researcher utilizes statistical software (SPSS, R, Stata, or Python) for data cleaning, coding, and multivariate analysis. They draft technical reports, policy briefs, or client presentations using Microsoft Office Suite and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. Regular coordination with data entry teams, subject matter experts, and quality assurance reviewers ensures data integrity and methodological soundness throughout the project lifecycle.

Selection follows a competitive Category A process starting with a 100-MCQ written screening examination covering research methodology, statistics, general awareness, and English proficiency. Candidates securing the qualifying percentile are shortlisted on merit for document verification of academic credentials and experience certificates. The final stage involves a Departmental Selection Committee interview assessing technical depth, analytical reasoning, communication skills, and situational judgment. Final merit is determined by aggregate scores of the written test and interview performance.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Design comprehensive research proposals including objectives, hypotheses, methodology, and work plans
• Develop and validate data collection instruments such as surveys, interview protocols, and focus group guides
• Execute statistical analysis on large datasets using advanced techniques including regression, factor analysis, and clustering
• Synthesize research findings into clear, evidence-based reports, policy briefs, and executive presentations
• Manage research project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Conduct systematic literature reviews and environmental scans to support business proposals and strategic planning