Research Associate

Here’s a Summary Of The Role

We’re looking for a motivated Research Associate to join our team and help deliver impactful insights for clients across industries. In this entry-level role, you’ll get hands-on experience with the full research cycle — from survey design and client communications to data analysis and reporting. If you’re detail-oriented, curious about what drives consumer opinion, and eager to grow your career in market research, this role is a great fit.

Here’s a Breakdown Of What You’ll Do

• Assist with survey design, questionnaires, and sampling to meet client objectives
• Act as the day-to-day contact for clients and project collaborators
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects at once, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery
• Partner with suppliers when needed to ensure high-quality data collection at reasonable costs
• Analyze and interpret final datasets, creating clear, visually engaging reports (PowerPoint or similar)
• Guide clients through findings using YouGov’s analytics tools and software

What You Need To Get An Interview

• 1–2+ years of experience in market research
• Proven ability to run multiple projects simultaneously (survey design, client contact, reporting)
• Solid understanding of primary research methods across sectors
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic statistics

Desired qualifications (bonus points!)

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and a collaborative team mindset
• Curiosity and drive to grow into the next stage of your research career

For roles based in California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $62,500 - 72,000 USD
For Canada, the salary range for this position is $70,300 - 75,000 CAD

Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.

All US based full time employees are eligible for the following 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

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Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do. 

Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work. 
 
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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