Senior Statistician

About the job

As a senior statistician, you’ll combine strong statistical expertise with hands-on experience in designing and weighting samples for face-to-face, phone, and web surveys of the World Poll and other global research projects. You’ll bring a deep understanding of statistics to ensure our data are representative and meet the highest scientific standards. Your role will be pivotal in designing samples, leading weighting tasks, creating rigorous quality assurance protocols and applying advanced statistical methodologies to produce accurate, reliable and globally relevant insights. What You’ll Do • Design representative samples for face-to-face, phone and web surveys to maximize coverage, population representation and efficiency • Develop, vet, and analyze sampling frames across diverse countries • Implement rigorous QA / QC protocols for sampling and weighting tasks, oversee execution, and ensure adherence to best practices • Document work clearly and comprehensively • Monitor sample progress during production and solve problems as needed • Analyze survey data using statistical software (e.g., R, Python) for client projects Who We Want • Data perfectionists who spot inconsistencies, verify accuracy and uphold the highest scientific standards in every dataset • Dedicated achievers who thrive in fast-paced environments, juggle multiple tasks effortlessly, and consistently deliver with precision and speed • Collaborative leaders who communicate effectively, foster knowledge sharing, and naturally coach their team to exceed performance standards and follow best practices in survey research. What You Need • Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred • At least seven years of experience with survey sampling and weighting required • Expertise in statistical and data management software such as R or Python required • A commitment to working on-site at Bangalore office at least three days a week required What You’ll Experience • Mission-driven work: Make a meaningful difference in the world with your unique contributions, commitment to service and exceptional outcomes. • An empowering culture: Collaborate with smart, passionate people who love what they do and welcome your ideas, perspectives and experiences. • Brand strength, startup energy: Thrive in an innovative environment backed by a trusted brand.

Requirements

• Statistics
• Sampling
• Python
• R

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Ph.D. preferred

Preferred Technologies

• Statistics
• Sampling
• Python
• R

Benefits

• Medical and life insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Employee stock ownership program
• Family-building benefits

About the company

Client of Option Executive Search, US Based Analytics, advisory, and management consulting company.