CORPORATE AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH CONSULTANT

CORPORATE AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH CONSULTANT is available at Pulseresearch consultants in Lusaka, Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

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PulseResearch provides professional research support, data analysis and academic & corporate consulting to students, researchers and institutions across Zambia. We are expanding our team and inviting applications for the following full-time role. The position is strictly for candidates below 30 years of age, and candidates must be willing to start work immediately. Role summary: Lead and execute quantitative and qualitative research assignments for academic clients (proposals, dissertations, data chapters) and corporate/institutional clients (surveys, feasibility studies, baseline and evaluation studies). Requirements (mandatory): Strictly below 30 years of age At least 2 years of relevant research / data-analysis experience Fluency in English is an absolute requirement as the part of the job requires corporate presentations. Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Public Health, Demography, Development Studies, Business or a related research field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage Demonstrated proficiency in Stata, SPSS, R and EViews (candidates will be practically tested) Registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body (e.g. Economics Association of Zambia, or the professional/regulatory body appropriate to your discipline) ZAQA certified results Strong academic writing, referencing (APA/Harvard) and the ability to produce defensible, interpretation-ready output Must be willing to start work immediately Added advantage: NVivo; econometric modelling; experience supporting postgraduate (Master’s/PhD) research; knowledge of Zambian university formatting standards. Key responsibilities: Refine proposals, assignments and dissertation Clean, code and analyse quantitative data and interpret results for clients Conduct literature reviews, design methodology and build questionnaires/data tools Write and quality-check research chapters and corporate research reports Meet deadlines and maintain strict client confidentiality Working hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (with frequent deadline-driven work). HOW TO APPLY Send your application to academics@pulseresearchzm.com. Strict application instructions: Your CV, cover letter and supporting documents (qualifications and professional registration) must be combined into ONE single document. The document must be submitted in PDF format only. Email subject line: Application – (Position Title)-(Your Name) ⚠️ Failure to follow these instructions will result in automatic disqualification. Application deadline: Thursday, 29 October 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PulseResearch is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requirements (mandatory): Strictly below 30 years of age At least 2 years of relevant research / data-analysis experience Fluency in English is an absolute requirement as the part of the job requires corporate presentations. Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Public Health, Demography, Development Studies, Business or a related research field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage Demonstrated proficiency in Stata, SPSS, R and EViews (candidates will be practically tested) Registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body (e.g. Economics Association of Zambia, or the professional/regulatory body appropriate to your discipline) ZAQA certified results Strong academic writing, referencing (APA/Harvard) and the ability to produce defensible, interpretation-ready output Must be willing to start work immediately Added advantage: NVivo; econometric modelling; experience supporting postgraduate (Master’s/PhD) research; knowledge of Zambian university formatting standards. Key responsibilities: Refine proposals, assignments and dissertation Clean, code and analyse quantitative data and interpret results for clients Conduct literature reviews, design methodology and build questionnaires/data tools Write and quality-check research chapters and corporate research reports Meet deadlines and maintain strict client confidentiality Working hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (with frequent deadline-driven work). HOW TO APPLY Send your application to academics@pulseresearchzm.com. Strict application instructions: Your CV, cover letter and supporting documents (qualifications and professional registration) must be combined into ONE single document. The document must be submitted in PDF format only. Email subject line: Application – (Position Title)-(Your Name) ⚠️ Failure to follow these instructions will result in automatic disqualification. Application deadline: Thursday, 29 October 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be

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