PHD Market Researcher

Job Title: PhD Market Researcher
Location: [Remote/Onsite/Hybrid]
Department: Market Research / Strategy & Insights
Experience: PhD (Completed or Pursuing Final Year) with relevant research experience
Industry: Open (Can be customized for IT Services, Staffing, Consulting, Technology, Pharma, etc.)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced PhD Market Researcher to join our Strategy & Research Team. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced research methodologies to analyze market trends, customer behaviors, competitor strategies, and emerging opportunities. This role involves delivering data-driven insights that will support strategic decision-making and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative market research to assess industry trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes.
• Utilize advanced data collection and analysis methods, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and secondary research.
• Design custom research projects to solve complex business challenges and explore new market opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports, whitepapers, and presentations summarizing research findings and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and leadership teams to align research insights with business objectives.
• Monitor economic, political, and technological factors influencing market dynamics.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques and software (SPSS, SAS, Python, R, etc.) for data analysis.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools to assess future market trends.
• Stay updated on industry developments and academic research that can enhance the company's competitive intelligence.

Key Requirements:

• PhD in Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, Sociology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience in market research methodologies, competitive analysis, and industry trend analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python, or similar.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex research findings into actionable business insights.
• Experience with B2B and B2C markets (specific focus on staffing, IT services, or technology industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of survey design, sampling techniques, and statistical modeling.
• Prior experience working with consulting firms, IT service companies, or research agencies is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with economic forecasting, competitor benchmarking, and market entry strategies.
• Familiarity with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization platforms.
• Experience in presenting insights to C-suite executives.

Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
Location: [Specify]
Working Hours: [Specify if flexible or aligned to global hours]