Senior Survey Methodologist Global Research

Senior Survey Methodologist Global Research (Senior Statistician)

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Role Purpose

This role is for a senior statistician who specializes in survey design, sampling methodology, and weighting, ensuring that large-scale, multi-country survey data is representative, accurate, and methodologically sound.

The core focus is on how data is collected including sampling frames, survey design, and weighting not on advanced predictive modeling, machine learning, or data science after the data exists.

The role plays a critical part in shaping globally comparable data that informs public discourse, policy decisions, and social research.

Key Responsibilities

• Design statistically representative samples for face-to-face, phone, and web-based surveys
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• Develop, validate, and analyze sampling frames across diverse geographies
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• Lead survey weighting methodologies, including non-response adjustment and post-stratification
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• Establish and enforce QA/QC protocols for sampling and weighting execution
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• Monitor sample implementation during fieldwork and resolve methodological issues
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• Provide technical support for probability-based panels, especially in emerging markets
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• Analyze survey datasets using R or Python for validation, weighting, and descriptive analysis
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• Clearly document methodologies, assumptions, and decisions
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• Advise internal teams on survey design, sampling, and weighting best practices
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• Supervise and mentor a small India-based statistical team
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Required Background

• Master's degree in Statistics or a related field (PhD preferred)
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• 7+ years of hands-on experience in survey sampling and weighting
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• Strong foundation in research methodology and questionnaire-based surveys
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• Experience in government surveys, NGOs, international organizations, academia, or market research
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• Proficiency in R or Python for survey statistics
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• Ability to work from the Bangalore office at least three days per week
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• Authorization to work in India
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What This Role Is NOT

• Not biostatistics or clinical research
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• Not applied analytics or business intelligence
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• Not data science, machine learning, or predictive modeling
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This role is ideal for professionals grounded in classical survey statistics and social research, particularly those who enjoy shaping how data is collected rather than modeling outcomes afterward.

Contact: S. Krishnan | +91 8309618146