PulseResearch, a professional research support, data analysis, and academic and corporate consulting firm, is expanding its team and inviting applications for a full-time Corporate and Academic Research Consultant position in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful candidate will lead and execute quantitative and qualitative research assignments for academic and corporate clients. The position offers a salary range of ZMW 4,000 - ZMW 6,000 per month and is strictly for candidates below 30 years of age.
To qualify for the position, candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant research and data-analysis experience, fluency in English, and a Bachelor's degree in a related research field such as Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Public Health, Demography, Development Studies, or Business. A Master's degree is considered an added advantage. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in Stata, SPSS, R, and EViews, and be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
The successful candidate will be responsible for refining proposals, assignments, and dissertations, cleaning, coding, and analyzing quantitative data, conducting literature reviews, designing methodology, and building questionnaires and data tools. They will also write and quality-check research chapters and corporate research reports, meet deadlines, and maintain strict client confidentiality. The working hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with frequent deadline-driven work.
PulseResearch is an equal-opportunity employer, and the application deadline is Thursday, 29 October 2026. To apply, candidates must send their CV, cover letter, and supporting documents combined into one single PDF document to [email protected] . The email subject line must indicate the position title and the candidate's name. Failure to follow these instructions will result in automatic disqualification.
The ideal candidate will have additional skills in NVivo, econometric modeling, experience supporting postgraduate research, and knowledge of Zambian university formatting standards. They must be willing to start work immediately and be available to work full-time. PulseResearch provides professional research support to students, researchers, and institutions across Zambia.
The Corporate and Academic Research Consultant position requires strong academic writing and referencing skills, as well as the ability to produce defensible, interpretation-ready output. The successful candidate will work with a range of clients, including academic and corporate institutions, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality research outputs.
Interested candidates can apply for the position by sending their application to [email protected] . They can also view other job opportunities on the Go Zambia Jobs website, including positions for session-based subject teachers, part-time lecturers, and teaching and learning leads.
Key points
- The salary range for the Corporate and Academic Research Consultant position is ZMW 4,000 - ZMW 6,000 per month.
- The position is strictly for candidates below 30 years of age.
- The application deadline is Thursday, 29 October 2026.
