About Us: Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker well-being programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions that benefit both workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a good business practice. The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu - Professor of Economics and Director of 21st Century India Center at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego ( www.achadhvaryu.com ), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan ( www.anantnyshadham.com ) Nature of Commitment : Full-time Location: Bengaluru/Hybrid Duration of Internship: 2 months Remuneration: INR 15,000 per month Start Date: May 2025 What will you do? Work on an end-to-end qualitative research project including: Conduct in-depth literature reviews tapping into different types of sources depending on the project. Conduct fieldwork of qualitative interviews and FGDs with stakeholders across various projects, making regular field visits (can be to both urban and rural areas) to collect data. Plan fieldwork and data collection for projects based on the requirements. Create or support the creation and review of the data collection tools (qualitative interview questionnaires). Identify participants based on apt sampling techniques. Work on qualitative data analysis and synthesis process. Assist in the creation of reports of the work undertaken and other outcome collaterals. Ensure project documentation is well-maintained, including designing, maintaining, and tracking field reports/project logs in Google documents and spreadsheets Work closely with other team members in collaboration to create comprehensive collaterals as required. Qualification & Experience: (The areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role) Essential Qualifications: A degree (or currently pursuing) in social sciences (Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Anthropology, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, etc.) or allied areas. Demonstrated hands-on experience with all aspects of the qualitative research cycle (including fieldwork, literature review, data collection, data analysis, and report writing). Experience using at least two or more qualitative research design methods such as ethnography, case study, grounded theory, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, etc. Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, including groups with little or no background in qualitative research and design. Excellent interpersonal and written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Passionate about tackling complex social and organizational challenges. Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects on the ground, review and prioritize work independently, and be self-motivated. Ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work. Language proficiency in English, Hindi and Kannada is essential Also, we know its tough , but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for these roles. Dont opt yourself out just because you dont match one or two bullet points. Let us make the decision. What should you be comfortable with? A dynamic environment with competing priorities. Working in a team with shared responsibilities. Independently coordinating with coworkers to accomplish goals. Being resourceful in new environments and scenarios. Problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Willingness to travel for field work The deadline to submit your application is 15th May 2025. Recent projects and blog posts To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium , and also go through our LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram. Perks of working with us: There are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some that are applicable for our interns: Remote work: unless fieldwork, a project, or a meeting requires you to be at a specific place, you can work remotely. We actively try to ensure interns receive adequate mentorship and guidance during their time at GBL and are open to considering interns for full-time roles (based on performance and organizational requirements). Hiring Process We are glad you re interested in applying for this role! After each step, we decide whether to invite you to the next one. Our process for this role has the following steps: CV screening First Round interview including a Case Interview Final Interview Our commitment to diversity: GBL is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process. Note: By clicking on the apply for this job button, you confirm that you understand and accept GBL s Privacy Policy . You also understand that GBL has zero-tolerance against sexual harassment/ exploitation /abuse/misconduct ("SEA"). You confirm and declare that you have never been convicted by any court of law and/or you have never been subjected to any sanctions or inquiry or proceedings (be it disciplinary, administrative, civil, or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to sexual harassment/abuse/misconduct or left employment pending investigation and refused to cooperate in such an investigation.
