NielsenIQ: Research Associate — Vadodara, GJ, India

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Research Associate in Vadodara, GJ, India, under reference R26_0024427|IN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 24 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Consumer Data Insights

Responsibilities and work described

• Every insight NIQ delivers starts with reliable research, quality data, and operational excellence
• As an ARC Research Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting Consumer & Market Research teams across different global regions
• Work: within NIQ's Analytics & Research Center (ARC), you'll support innovation and internal research projects by gathering, validating, formatting, and maintaining research data used in reports, project execution, and client deliverables
• While this role is not client-facing, your work will directly contribute to research studies and business recommendations delivered to some of the world's most recognized brands
• You'll support teams throughout various stages of the research lifecycle, including concept development, screening, validation, and re-validation activities that ensure research outputs are accurate and actionable
• This role provides an opportunity to work on live projects that address real-world consumer and business challenges while gaining hands-on exposure to how market research is conducted, analyzed, and translated into meaningful insights
• If you're naturally curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you
• Support: project teams across multiple global regions
• Gather data from different internal and external sources and ensure its accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Validate, review, and format research data for use in reports, presentations, and project deliverables
• Support: innovation and internal research studies throughout various stages of the research process
• Preparation: and maintain project deliverables using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Work: closely with commercial and research teams in a collaborative manner to support assigned tasks and databases
• Research / execution: concept screening, validation, and re-validation activities in accordance with project requirements
• Support: report preparation and delivery processes to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time
• Adhere to performance KPIs related to data accuracy, quality, and timely delivery

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Skills for Success
• We're looking for curious, adaptable people who are excited about learning and contributing to meaningful research projects
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence in finding answers to business questions
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Professional behaviour, accountability, and a disciplined approach to work
• Business acumen and understanding of research-driven decision making
• Work effectively under deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
• Confidence working with Excel and PowerPoint to prepare project outputs and presentations
• Effective communication skills and fluency in English

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Knowledge: New Product Development (NPD) or Innovation Research
• Understanding: market research methodologies and processes
• Exposure: data validation, reporting, or research operations activities
• Experience working with large datasets and research databases
• Interest in consumer insights and business research
• Future Skills You'll Develop
• As part of ARC, you'll have opportunities to develop capabilities that are increasingly valuable across the market research and analytics industry, including:
• Understanding: the end-to-end market research lifecycle
• Innovation and product development research methodologies
• Research quality assurance and data validation techniques
• Advanced reporting and presentation skills
• Data-driven problem solving and analytical thinking

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Vadodara, GJ, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Structured onboarding and comprehensive training from day one
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced colleagues
• Exposure: live market research and innovation-focused projects
• Opportunities to work with global teams across multiple markets
• Continuous learning and development to build future-ready skills
• Experience contributing to projects that solve real-world consumer and business challenges
• Career mobility across ARC, Operations, Research, and the wider NIQ organization
• A collaborative team culture within one of the world's leading consumer intelligence companies
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Research Associate vacancy is not an offer for reference R26_0024427|IN; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to NielsenIQ

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official NielsenIQ posting below and match the title and reference R26_0024427|IN.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Vadodara, GJ, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

Practical preparation: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• quality assurance
• training
• project management
• communication