Research Firms Can Now Post Jobs Directly on ProjectBist

Hiring a researcher for a project used to mean a lot of back-and-forth. You would put out a call through your network, sift through profiles that do not quite match what you need, or pay a recruitment fee to someone else to find who you already should have been able to reach directly.

We built something to fix that.

Research firms on ProjectBist can now post research jobs directly on the platform, with full details about what the project involves, what skills are needed, and what it pays. Qualified researchers and data collectors apply. You review, compare, and connect. No middlemen involved.

What You Can Specify in a Job Post

When you post a research job on ProjectBist, you are not just writing a vague description and hoping for the best. The job post is structured so that applicants know exactly what they are applying for, and you get applications from researchers who have actually read the brief.

When you post a research job on ProjectBist, you are not just writing a vague description and hoping for the best. The job post is structured so that applicants know exactly what they are applying for, and you get applications from researchers who have actually read the brief.

• Project scope and what deliverables are expected
• Specific skills and research methods required
• Budget range, so researchers know what the engagement is worth
• Timeline and deadline for the project
• Geographic visibility, so you can target researchers in specific regions if the work is field-based

Every applicant you receive comes with a profile that shows their credentials, past work, ratings from previous clients, and a quality score. You can review all of that before you decide who to message.

Post a research job today. Start receiving qualified applications within 15 minutes.

Who This Is Built For

This feature is for research firms that regularly bring in external researchers, field teams, or data collectors for specific projects. If you run a firm and you find yourself relying on the same five names every time because finding new talent takes too long, this is what changes that.

It is also for firms that want to diversify their researcher pool across regions. If you need field researchers in Nairobi, Accra, or Lahore for a project, you can post the job and reach verified researchers in those locations directly.

How the Application Process Works

• You post a job with full project details.
• Researchers on the platform browse open jobs and submit applications.
• You receive applications with researcher profiles, ratings, and a snapshot of their experience.
• You review applicants and start a conversation with whoever looks like the right fit.
• After the project, you submit a rating. The researcher's profile is updated, and your firm's reputation grows on the platform too.

The entire process, from posting to first contact, happens inside ProjectBist. No email threads, no spreadsheet of applicants, no lost conversations.

Available to Research Firms Now

Job posting is live for all research firms on the platform. If your firm is not yet on ProjectBist, signing up is free and takes a few minutes. Once your firm profile is set up, you can post your first job immediately.

We are actively adding features based on how firms are using the platform. If you have feedback or something specific you want to see, reach out to us directly.