Murphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm known for innovative research design and consultative approaches. They are seeking full-time Research Associates to assist in the development, execution, and analysis of projects for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on market assessment, brand strategy, product development, and communications research.
Responsibilities
- Utilize strong strategic thinking and analytic skill in a fast-paced and deadline-driven consulting environment
- Collaborate with a team of researchers to execute study progress against tight project deadlines
- Receive on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology
- Manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, address quality control issues with online programs, data tables, reports, and develop PPT report charts
- Work with large data sets, ensuring an eye for detail; proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must
- Launch and develop your career as a strong analyst, project manager, and research consultant
Skills
- Background in the social sciences
- Degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology preferred
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods from coursework, internships, or work experience
- Decision not to pursue a career in academic research
- Eager to apply knowledge of research methods toward business strategies
- Client-service focus while maintaining high expectations for quality work under fast-paced, ever-changing, and stressful circumstances
- Ability to delight clients and thrive when challenged by changes and new opportunities
- Understanding of time management and the need to prioritize while working on several projects simultaneously
- Love for teamwork and collaboration as well as working independently
- Skilled at engaging with colleagues and clients in a virtual environment
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Possession of ambitious curiosity and self-motivation to take initiative
- Excitement about pursuing a career working with top-notch brands in a dynamic environment
- Strong strategic thinking and analytic skills
- Ability to collaborate with a team of researchers to execute study progress against tight project deadlines
- Willingness to receive on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology
- Ability to manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, and address quality control issues with online programs, data tables, and reports
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Attention to detail when working with large data sets
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k matching
- Paid time off
- In-person and virtual social activities
Company Overview
- Murphy Research offers market assessment, brand strategy, communications, customer engagement modeling and product development services. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://murphyresearch.com/.