Research Associate (LA) - Summer 2021 Start Date

Murphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm known for our innovative research design and consultative approach. We produce groundbreaking qualitative and quantitative research through our focus on creative design, rigorous execution, and enduring insights. Our team thinks out of the box, follows a steady execution process, and is empowered to produce the highest quality research product that truly matters to our clients.

We are actively seeking a full-time Research Associate to join the Murphy Research team. In this role, you will assist in the development, execution, and analysis of projects for a diverse range of Fortune 500 companies. All of our researchers work across industries on diverse projects with clients like, Gatorade, Nespresso, Visa, Twitter, Facebook, and Waymo. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your research career as you support some of the world's most prominent brands with market assessment, brand strategy, product development, customer loyalty and engagement, and communications research.
About You:

• You have a B.A. or M.A. in related field (psychology, anthropology, sociology, preferred); you're familiar with research methods from coursework, internship, or work experience
• You possess an ambitious curiosity and are self-motivated to take initiative
• You love teamwork, but you're great at prioritizing and managing multiple projects while you work independently
• You maintain high expectations for quality work that delights the clients you serve, and you thrive when challenged by new opportunities
• Your communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are points of strength

What You'll Be Doing:

• You will collaborate with a team of researchers to execute study progress against deadlines
• You will write simple questionnaires, manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, address quality control issues with online programs, data tables, reports, and develop report charts
• With strong support from senior leadership, you'll receive on-the-job training in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology
• You will work with large data sets, so an eye for details is key; your proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint will definitely come in handy! (bonus points for skills in SPSS, R, InDesign, Keynote)
• In a fast-paced environment, you will utilize strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, and do new things every day!

What We Offer:

• Daily opportunity for variety, challenge, and growthGreat training, career advancement, and mentorship opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented, and high-performing atmosphere
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, parking on-site, social activities, casual dress, and a key focus on work-life balance
• A prime Westside location in downtown Santa Monica, just blocks from the Expo Line, 3rd Street Promenade, and the beach!

Since March 2020, Murphy Research has supported its employees in working 100% remotely to protect the health and safety of the team during the COVID-19 Pandemic. For now, all positions will continue to work remotely, but we hope this hire will report in-person to our Santa Monica office when it reopens and only when it is safe to do so.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis and candidates will be contacted when next steps are decided.

New hires will start as a cohort in Summer 2021.