[Hiring] Senior Research Associate @Hanover Research

Role Description

Hanover Research is seeking an independent Qualitative Research Temp to collaborate with our seasoned in-house qualitative team on a project-by-project basis. Supporting clients across higher education, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting interviews
• Moderating focus groups
• Analyzing data
• Creating reports for our qualitative studies

Working alongside our in-house Higher Education Qualitative Research team, you will:

• Interview participants one-on-one in in-depth interview studies
• Moderate virtual focus groups for our higher education clients
• Analyze findings and incorporate results into reports
• Deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions

As an independent contractor, you will have the flexibility of project-based work while partnering with a Top 50 market research firm.

Qualifications

• Full cycle experience executing in-depth-interview studies, from writing interview guides to synthesizing insights and delivering decision-ready reports
• Ability to conduct 30-minute qualitative interviews over the phone
• Conduct 60-minute or 90-minute focus groups over Zoom
• Upload Teams or Zoom transcripts along with recordings
• High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High comfort level using generative AI tools (a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects
• Experience interacting professionally over the phone or videoconference software
• High comfort level speaking with industry experts and C-level executives
• Experience conducting telephone interviews or telephone sales
• Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience writing and researching for a business or professional audience
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to accept feedback and constructive critique positively
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills
• Extremely strong and demonstrable work ethic

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or other social science, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of applied market research experience is preferred
• 2 - 4 years of business or academic experience conducting qualitative research; applied market research experience is preferred

Compensation

• The compensation for this opportunity is $50.00 per hour
• Compensation range is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

How to Apply

If you are interested in the prospect of working with a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and a sample of your qualitative research work.

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