Research Associate

Summary

Join YouGov's fast-paced team as a Research Associate and play a key role in transforming market research. You will design cutting-edge research solutions, manage diverse projects, and deliver impactful results for leading global brands. This position involves creating tailored questionnaires, managing client relationships, coordinating project tasks, handling pricing and proposals, collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing data, and responding to client inquiries. YouGov values accuracy, creativity, and teamwork in a collaborative global environment. The role requires 1-2 years of market research experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and basic statistical methods. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years in market research, with a strong grasp of primary research methods
• Proven ability to juggle multiple research projects, including survey design, client communication, and data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to manage client relationships and present findings effectively
• Solid MS Office skills and familiarity with basic statistical methods
• Ability to identify issues in data and provide meaningful recommendations

Responsibilities

• Design impactful research: Create tailored questionnaires and research designs to meet client objectives, even under tight deadlines
• Manage client relationships: Serve as the primary contact, liaising effectively with clients and collaborators
• Drive project success: Coordinate tasks to ensure projects run smoothly and are delivered accurately and on time
• Handle pricing and proposals: Cost projects across various methods and audiences and draft proposals to win new business
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work with research suppliers to ensure data accuracy and alignment with YouGov’s methodologies
• Analyze and interpret data: Use your statistical expertise to guide clients through results and recognize inconsistencies
• Respond to opportunities: Handle inquiries, interpret specifications, and recommend tailored research solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both B2B and B2C research projects
• Problem-solving ability: Skills in negotiating, influencing, and using initiative to address challenges
• Proficiency in analyzing data with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Flexible working arrangement available
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match