Research Associate (Unspecified Type)

Research Associates are business people who collect and analyze information from primary and secondary resources to find solutions.

Some titles for Research Associate are:

• Research Analyst: A Research Analyst is a professional who produces investigative reports about securities or assets for internal or client use.
• Teaching Assistant: A Teacher Assistant is a professional who works with students to ensure they understand content during class time. They supervise students and reinforce this information with lunches or recess games outside class time.
• Research Technician: The Research Technician is the workhorse of the lab. These professionals will set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Some roles and responsibilities of the Research Associate are:

• Transforming disorganized market information into structured research reports with citations and business model proposals and performing time-sensitive analysis to avoid investment advice that may become irrelevant in the short term.
• Conducting research into revenue growth and profit-enhancing investments and researching products, services, and offerings from the perspective of consumers and investors.
• Generating information that drives executives to take necessary actions and explore new products and tools that improve the viability and flexibility of standard business practices.

The qualifications required for Research Associate are:

• Should have a doctorate or equivalent degree in Science/Engineering/ Technology.

Research has become an essential part of any business module, playing a crucial role in several critical business decisions ranging from product design to packaging to advertising. The Junior or Senior Research Associate is an excellent job for aspirants who want to further their careers in an investigative field. One can start as Research Associate (Unspecified Type) and progress to Research Fellow, and eventually, one achieves the title of Senior Research Associate. Some alternate job roles for Research Associate(Unspecified Type) are:

• Data Research Analyst: Analyzes and interprets complex data sets to generate valuable insights and support decision-making processes.
• Science Specialist: Applies scientific principles and methodologies to conduct experiments, gather data, and draw conclusions.
• Masters Student: Pursuing advanced studies in a specific field, conducting research, and contributing to academic discourse.
• Research Consultant: Provides expert guidance and strategic advice to organizations and individuals seeking research-based solutions.
• Engineering Specialist: Applies technical knowledge and skills to design, develop, and optimize engineering solutions.
• Research Software Engineer: Develops and implements advanced software tools and algorithms to facilitate research and data analysis.

India ranks in the top ten among the most attractive destinations for investment in technology transactions worldwide. Modern India has focused heavily on science and technology, recognizing that this is crucial for economic growth. As a result, India is among the world's top countries in scientific research and is one of the top five nations in space exploration. According to NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies), the Indian engineering, research, and development market share are expected to grow at a 12-13% CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate), reaching US$63 billion by 2025.
According to a report, the market research industry is projected to grow 12% to 14% annually through FY26 and surpass the $4 billion mark. In addition, the report anticipates that analytics services will account for 59% by FY26, while market research and syndicate/publishing services will account for 27% and 14%, respectively.