Senior Research Analyst

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on road safety? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and integrity?Are you an experienced professional with a strong drive to research and contribute to enhancing safety across the country? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at SaveLIFE Foundation.

About SaveLIFE Foundation

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning, independent non-profit organization committed to saving lives on roads across India and the Global South. By combining grassroots action with systems reform, SLF has been at the forefront of introducing landmark road safety innovations—such as India’s Good Samaritan Law and the Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) model. Our work has helped reduce road crash deaths by up to 67% on some of India’s most dangerous highways and has been recognized by institutions such as the Skoll Foundation, World Bank, and Government of India.

At SLF, we believe that road crashes are not accidents—they are preventable tragedies. We are on a mission to prove that loss of life on roads is not a price we must pay for mobility.

Join us to help scale this mission.

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Research Analyst at SaveLIFE Foundation will collect, analyse, and interpret data to support the organisation goals. They will use statistical modeling to find patterns and trends, and present data in charts, tables, and graphs. They will also make recommendations and develop strategies based on the data.

Your responsibilities include:

Research & Data Analysis

• Manage in-depth research projects to analyse road safety data, traffic patterns, and accident trends.
• Collect and analyse data from various sources, including surveys, market reports, and online databases.
• Use statistical tools and software to evaluate the effectiveness of road safety measures and identify areas of improvement.
• Manage field research, surveys, and stakeholder interviews to collect data on road safety issues.

Policy Development & Recommendations

• Analyse and assess current road safety policies and their impact on traffic safety.
• Develop data-driven policy recommendations to improve road safety, reduce accidents, and mitigate traffic-related risks.
• Advocate for the adoption of best practices in road safety based on national and international research.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with NGOs, road safety advocacy groups, and think tanks to develop collaborative solutions.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and urban planners to align road safety efforts with public infrastructure projects.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and research documents for senior leadership and policymakers.
• Present research findings and policy suggestions to government bodies, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Create clear, concise, and actionable insights from complex data for non-technical audiences.

Impact Assessment & Evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented road safety measures.
• Provide feedback and suggest modifications to current policies to improve their outcomes.
• Conduct periodic assessments of road safety data to track improvements or emerging issues.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of road safety objectives with organizational goals.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in research, data analysis, and program management.
• Research/Thesis-based postgraduate degree with orientation in graduate-level statistics, mathematics, or data science.
• Proven proficiency in qualitative research methods and quantitative research tools.
• Experience in managing research projects and working with government and non-government stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting research findings effectively.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique platform to lead change at scale, with the ability to directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
• The chance to work with India’s only organization that combines system reform with on-ground action for road safety.
• Cross-sector exposure across engineering, governance, public health, and civic engagement.
• An entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, courage, and execution excellence.
• An opportunity to be part of a globally recognized movement saving thousands of lives each year.

SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you

• Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for real people.
• Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.
• Are passionate about improving systems through technology and design.
• Want your work to matter—not just for your company, but for your country.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to connect the dots between research and real-world developments
• Interest in adding value in conversations, meetings and interactions
• Responsiveness to evolving situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to look over the horizon and anticipate challenges
• Knowledge of Indian road safety laws, regulations, and ongoing initiatives.
• Experience working with government bodies, transport authorities, and safety advocacy groups.
• A passion for creating safer roads and reducing traffic-related harm.

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