Overview About the Role & Team IDC is seeking a Senior Research Director to join our established worldwide artificial intelligence, data and automation (AD&A) research domain to focus on agentic AI tools and platforms. The candidate will have to demonstrate deep existing knowledge of both the existing and future capabilities across all types of agentic AI tools and platforms, including those that can build, manage, orchestrate and govern AI agents for use in the enterprise. The candidate will also collaborate with other analysts covering adjacent technologies including other forms of AI and Automation technologies. Research will include understanding market drivers and trends, buying behaviors, and the business value impact of these technologies. The candidate will employ IDC research methodologies to size markets and forecast market growth.What You’ll Do - Identify key market trends in agentic AI, as well as broader AI technology and market developments. - Analyze competitive market strategies and conduct market segment and sizing studies. - Contribute to ongoing research to analyze trends in these segments, including the competitive strategy and financial performance of technology providers, and end user demand for those offers. - Provide industry expertise for client-facing engagements and client inquiries. - Partner with sales and drive incremental revenue through subscription and custom solutions for our AD&A group. - Utilize knowledge of key digital transformation drivers as well as key enterprise IT challenges in software development, business automation, integration, and AI (predictive, interpretive, and generative). - Respond to client requests for market/competitive data across these agentic AI tool and platform technology markets. - Collaborate with other analysts, particularly in other AI research areas, in creating research documents and forecasts. - Presenting to senior management including C-Level executives across the domain as well as interviewing/interacting with a wide range of IT and technology vendor decision-makers and senior level audience. What You Bring - Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred. - Practitioner experience working in a technical and/or business transformation capacity implementing AI projects. - First-hand experience using AI tools is a strong plus. - Strong knowledge of the overall AI technology sector is required, along with the ability to analyze trends and provide actionable guidance to technology providers and buyers. Direct experience in this area is ideal. - Up-to-date knowledge of innovations in large language models and the AI industry more broadly. - Knowledge of AI deployment models and the advantages and disadvantages of each. - Demonstrated ability to analyze survey data and provide clear, concise summaries and recommendations. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze, present, and articulate complex data sets. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the capacity to work both independently and within a team. - Proven ability to read and evaluate financial reports to analyze key drivers that impact companies’ ability to differentiate and remain competitive. - Ability to travel 25-30% for client meetings, industry events, and customer projects. - This role offers the flexibility to work remotely from an approved U.S. location, or onsite at our corporate office in Boston, MA. Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions. Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand. What We Offer - 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date) - 12 company-paid holidays - 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state) - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date) - 1 volunteer day - 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions) - Company-paid short-term disability - Company-paid life insurance - Company-paid parental leave Compensation Transparency At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner.The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $150,000 – $180,000, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify. #LI-JF1#LI-Remote

Location: India (Remote, with periodic travel) Experience: 4–7 years Reports to: Co-CEO Team: Research Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience About Ek Kutumb Ek Kutumb is a research organisation working to strengthen the legitimacy and adoption of climate action in India. We conduct deep, values-based research to understand how people think about responsibility, risk, fairness, development, and change. Our approach moves beyond surface opinions and demographics to uncover enduring value systems that shape behaviour and public acceptance. We translate this research into human intelligence for institutions - helping governments, funders, intermediaries, and large organisations design climate policies, programs, and investments that are socially grounded and politically viable. Our work sits at the intersection of research, public policy, and institutional strategy. About the Role The Research Application Manager will convert Ek Kutumb’s research into structured, decision-relevant outputs that institutions can use. Based within the research team and reporting to the Co-CEO, this role ensures that insights generated through qualitative and quantitative work are translated into clear frameworks, diagnostics, and guidance that travel beyond the report. The position sits at the intersection of research, behavioural science, public policy, and strategic thinking. You will work closely with senior researchers and ecosystem engagement team to extract implications, build applied tools, and ensure that Ek Kutumb’s outputs remain rigorous, relevant, and practically usable for the larger ecosystem. Key Responsibilities 1. Build Repeatable Knowledge Products - Design and refine structured knowledge products (e.g., framing guides, adoption diagnostics, policy stress-tests, narrative frameworks) - Develop templates that can be adapted across states and institutional contexts - Ensure outputs are rigorous, concise, and usable by decision-makers - Contribute to building Ek Kutumb’s suite of applied research products over time 2. Translate Research into Implications for Institutions - Work with researchers to extract strategic implications from complex findings - Convert qualitative and quantitative insights into structured guidance - Identify adoption risks, framing considerations, and institutional trade-offs - Draft decision-oriented briefs and memos tailored to institutional audiences 3. Strengthen Ek Kutumb’s Research Translation Capability - Embed application thinking earlier into the research process - Develop internal frameworks that reduce ad hoc translation - Contribute to refining how research is positioned for ecosystem relevance - Support cross-state replication of translation formats and products Ideal Profile We are looking for a structured, analytical thinker with 4–7 years of experience in roles that combine research and strategy. You may have worked in: - A public policy or governance research organisation - A behavioural insights or applied research team - A strategy consulting firm - A development sector think tank or advisory setting You bring: - Strong analytical synthesis — ability to move from research findings to structured insight - Experience building frameworks, tools, or diagnostic approaches - Clear and disciplined writing suited to decision-makers - Familiarity with how public institutions, funders, or large organisations make decisions - Intellectual maturity and comfort working with ambiguity - A serious interest in climate, development, and public policy in India This role is best suited to someone who values rigour, structure, and impact over visibility, and who is motivated by strengthening the bridge between research and institutional action.

Ek Kutumb Position: Desk Research Specialist Location: Remote (India-based) ABOUT THE ROLE Ek Kutumb conducts rigorous research to understand the values, attitudes, and beliefs that shape communities across India. The organisation undertakes large-scale mixed-methods research at the state level and seeks to generate insights to inform more inclusive and resonant policy and programme design. We are seeking a Senior Desk Research Specialist who will anchor the organisation’s secondary research and contextual intelligence function. This is a senior role that goes beyond literature review. It requires the ability to frame research contexts, identify structural patterns, and build a coherent knowledge base that strengthens both research design and interpretation. The role will directly shape how Ek Kutumb understands states, themes, and emerging trends. The Senior Desk Research Specialist will work closely with research leadership and play a critical role in ensuring that all primary research is grounded in deep, rigorous, and continuously updated contextual understanding. Key Responsibilities State Systems and Political Economy Analysis - Develop deep state level analyses covering political economy, governance, history, and socio economic context - Lead high quality secondary research across academic, policy, and practitioner sources to understand factors shaping people’s values, beliefs, and attitudes - Track key policy, regulatory, and governance developments in states of focus - Define research questions and hypotheses grounded in contextual and policy insights - Design and institutionalise frameworks to systematically track state level data, policies, and developments - Produce concise and accessible knowledge products including state profiles and analytical decks for internal use Climate Policy Landscape and Analysis - Assess the climate policy landscape in India at central and state levels - Analyse policies, schemes, and programmes with direct and indirect climate relevance across sectors - Track policy evolution, implementation dynamics, and institutional roles across states - Translate complex policy landscapes into clear, accessible formats that support subsequent work by research and engagement teams - Identify gaps, overlaps, and strategic opportunities within the policy ecosystem Collaboration and Research Support - Work closely with the research team to inform study design and strengthen analytical framing - Support primary research through contextual inputs, evidence synthesis, and real time research support - Contribute to improving the overall quality, coherence, and rigour of research outputs What You Bring - Ten or more years of experience in desk research, policy research, academic research, or related fields - Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information into original insights and frameworks - Strong grounding in social science disciplines such as public policy, political economy, sociology, or behavioural science - Deep familiarity with Indian socio-political contexts, regional diversity, and governance structures - Experience in analysing policy environments and linking them to social and behavioural outcomes - Exceptional writing and analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, and high-quality outputs - Experience building knowledge systems, repositories, or research frameworks - Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams - Strong judgement on source credibility, evidence quality, and analytical rigour - Curiosity and sustained interest in themes such as climate change, governance, social values, and social change - Experience working with central or state government institutions will be considered an advantage. To Apply Please submit the following: - Your CV - A cover letter of no more than one page addressing: - Why you are interested in this role - How your experience aligns with the responsibilities, with specific examples

Ek Kutumb Position: Qualitative Research Associate Location: Remote (India-based) ABOUT THE ROLE Ek Kutumb conducts rigorous research to understand the values, attitudes, and beliefs that shape communities across India. The organisation undertakes large-scale mixed-methods research at the state level and seeks to generate insights to inform more inclusive and resonant policy and programme design. We are seeking a Qualitative Research Associate who can contribute meaningfully to this vision. The Qualitative Research Associate will play a central role during the exploratory stages of research, particularly in setting up studies in new states, and will continue to contribute throughout the research process by helping answer critical questions about what people think, why they think the way they do, and how these perspectives are formed in everyday life. The role involves extensive field engagement, including conducting in-depth interviews and moderating focus group discussions to better understand people's motivations, concerns, values, and lived experiences. The role requires regular travel of approximately ten to fifteen days per month across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. All travel-related arrangements, including safety and accommodation, will be managed by the organisation. The role also requires familiarity with research methods and the ability to interpret field insights within the local social, political, cultural, and historical context. The candidate should be comfortable conducting the first round of qualitative coding and organising field data for further analysis. Beyond field research, the Qualitative Research Associate will contribute to other research initiatives at Ek Kutumb and work closely with internal teams and external partners to support ongoing projects. The ideal candidate is curious about people and society, comfortable working in diverse field settings, and able to translate lived experiences from the ground into meaningful research insights. Key Responsibilities Design and Adapt Research Instruments - Design and refine research tools such as interview guides and focus group discussion protocols. - Ensure research instruments are methodologically sound, culturally sensitive, and capable of capturing behavioural patterns as well as underlying values, attitudes, and beliefs related to climate change and social change. Conduct Qualitative Data Collection & Monitor Fieldwork - Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals and community members in different locations across India - Facilitate and moderate focus group discussions and community conversations. - Support coordination of field research activities, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted in collaboration with local partners or agencies. - Ensure high standards of data quality, ethical practices, and adherence to research timelines and protocols. Qualitative Data Analysis & Insights development - Conduct the first round of qualitative coding and organise field notes and transcripts. - Identify emerging themes, patterns, and insights from qualitative data. - Contribute to identifying meaningful insights that can inform communication strategies, policy thinking, and program design. Contribute to the Development of Research Outputs - Contribute to the preparation of research outputs, including reports, summaries, and presentations. - Support the development of clear and structured materials that communicate findings to internal teams and external partners. What You Bring - Experience in qualitative methodologies in social research, market research, or policy research. Experience in areas such as political psychology, social psychology, behavioural science, or public policy is preferred. - Experience working with qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews, moderating focus group discussions, and organising qualitative data. - Ability to interpret research findings within local social, cultural, and political contexts. - Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools such as NVivo or similar platforms is preferred. Comfort with spreadsheets and basic data organisation is expected. - Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to translate complex insights into clear and structured findings. - Good communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse communities as well as research teams. - Willingness to travel to remove parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & other Indian States. - Curiosity about topics such as climate change, governance, social values, and social change. - Experience coordinating with external research partners or field agencies is an advantage. - Fluency in English is not mandatory, but candidates should be able to read and understand English. Knowledge of additional Indian languages is highly valued. - Candidates from any academic background are welcome to apply. To Apply Please submit the following documents. Your CV. A cover letter of no more than one page addressing the following points. - Why are you interested in this role? - What do you bring to the position, with examples from your past experience?