Research Assistant

Description

The Research Assistant at Pure Zameen Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission by conducting comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research. This role involves designing and implementing surveys to understand public perspectives and lifestyle choices related to animal welfare, food systems, plant-based nutrition, and environmental issues within Pakistan. The Research Assistant leverages both local and global data, policies, and case studies to ensure research outputs are current, accurate, and actionable. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining high standards of data integrity and analysis to support organizational objectives effectively. In addition to research execution, the Research Assistant contributes to the creation of various content types such as research briefs, policy notes, reports, and presentations. The ability to translate complex research into clear, accessible narratives is essential to engage diverse audiences and support awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives. Although this position does not involve team management, it requires active collaboration with different stakeholders and engagement in fieldwork activities including surveys, interviews, and data gathering to gather robust data for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative research on animal welfare, food systems, plant-based nutrition, and environmental issues within Pakistan.
• Design, develop, and execute surveys, questionnaires, and sampling methodologies to gather representative data.
• Collect, organize, and analyze research data using appropriate statistical and qualitative analysis tools.
• Apply research ethics principles consistently to ensure integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Stay updated on relevant local and global trends, policies, publications, and case studies to inform research direction.
• Prepare comprehensive research briefs, policy notes, reports, and presentations that summarize findings clearly and concisely.
• Translate complex research findings into accessible narratives for diverse audiences including stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.
• Assist in the development of advocacy materials, campaign content, and awareness communications to support organizational goals.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide research input and consultation for ongoing and new projects.
• Engage in fieldwork activities, including conducting surveys and interviews, ensuring accuracy and reliability of collected data.
• Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and R Statistical Computing for data analysis and visualization.
• Ensure research quality by validating data and findings before dissemination.
• Support content and knowledge development initiatives by contributing relevant data and insights from research.

Experience

2 Years

Apply By

Nov 28, 2026

Required Skills

• Literature Review
• Research Methods
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Research Ethics
• Survey Design
• Microsoft Excel
• SPSS
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Quantitative Statistical Analysis
• R Statistical Computing
• Questionnaire development
• sampling methodology

Nice to Have Skills

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Time management