We’re accepting applications for two full-time positions at Langer Research Associates, Research Analyst and Research Associate. Both offer rich opportunities to grow and excel in our field while contributing meaningfully to purposeful social science research.
We are a fully remote company (with core hours in U.S. Eastern time) offering competitive compensation and benefits, flexible work arrangements and a highly collaborative culture.
Research Analyst
Research Analysts are involved in every aspect of our assignments, including project design, management, analysis and reporting. Responsibilities include consulting with clients, researching study topics, determining research designs, drafting questionnaires and discussion guides, overseeing field work, specifying and reviewing datasets, analyzing results, writing reports and presenting findings.
The successful candidate will have experience in research design, execution and analysis, including statistical modeling. Clear writing is essential, with a premium on precision, acuity, insight and effective storytelling. Creative thinking and a capacity for highly focused, accurate work, often on deadline, are required. Spanish fluency is a plus. Social scientists from a range of disciplines, as well as experienced practitioners, have succeeded in this position.
Qualifications – Research Analyst
- Ph.D. or MA/MS in a social science discipline, statistics or a related field, or commensurate experience
- 3-5 years’ experience designing, managing and conducting surveys in applied and/or academic settings
- Demonstrated ability to write analytical reports in English for non-technical audiences
- Expertise in survey design and data analysis; willingness and capacity to learn new research strategies and methodologies as needed
- Fluency in statistical packages such as SPSS and R
- Management experience across the project lifecycle
- Ability to prioritize tasks while contributing to multiple concurrent projects
- Leadership ability while working in a collaborative environment
- Exceptional attention to detail
The Research Analyst position offers an expected compensation range of $86,000 to $92,000, including a base salary of $72,000 to $77,000 and a performance-based discretionary bonus of $14,000 to $15,000, as well as a 5% 401(k) contribution, a choice of health insurance options and other employee benefits.
Research Associate
Research Associates play a strong supporting role in our work, from project development to delivery. Responsibilities include assisting in drafting proposals; conducting pre-field research and developing questionnaires and discussion guides; contributing to data analysis; creating tables, charts and presentations; and reviewing, copy editing and number-checking reports. Spanish fluency is a plus.
Qualifications – Research Associate
- Bachelor’s degree in a social science with a solid quantitative background
- Strong interest in survey research as a career path
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Experience with statistical packages (R or SPSS preferred)
- Ability to work on tight deadlines, including occasional off-hours work
- Ability to problem-solve independently and learn on the job
- Interest or background in coding (any language) and/or web development
The Research Associate position offers an expected compensation range of $72,000 to $76,000, including a base salary of $60,000 to $63,000 plus a performance-based discretionary bonus of $12,000 to $13,000, as well as a 5% 401(k) contribution, a choice of health insurance options and other employee benefits.
Our Company
Langer Research Associates produces probability-based surveys and in-depth qualitative research projects nationally and internationally, with a focus on complex public policy issues and rigorous methodologies. Our work includes ongoing polling for the ABC News Television Network; an extensive international practice, including services for the Pew Research Center and others, with recent projects in more than 35 countries; and in-depth custom research projects for nonprofits, foundations, government agencies and business clients.
Our shop is fast-paced and collegial. We place a premium on creativity, client service and uncompromising standards. We’re a charter member of the Transparency Initiative of the American Association for Public Opinion Research and subscribe fully to AAPOR’s Code of Professional Ethics and Practices.
Application
Please apply to info@langerresearch.com with the phrase “Research analyst position” or “Research associate position,” as appropriate, followed by your last name in the subject line. Include a letter of interest, resume or CV and two analytical writing samples, each up to five pages, with at least one that demonstrates data analysis or interpretation skills. Second-stage candidates will be notified.
Last updated: July 2024