[Hiring] Survey Research Expert - Methodology @Mercor

Role Description

Survey Research & Consumer Insights Expert

• Review and evaluate surveys for methodological quality, clarity, and fitness for purpose.
• Assess survey questions for issues such as:
  • leading language
  • ambiguity
  • double-barreled questions
  • response-option problems
  • ordering effects
  • respondent burden
• Evaluate screeners, eligibility criteria, survey flows, skip/display logic, scales, and questionnaire structure.
• Identify potential sources of sampling, measurement, response, and selection bias.
• Provide clear, structured rationales explaining methodological issues and recommended improvements.
• Help evaluate AI-generated survey content and research reasoning against professional research standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in survey research, market research, consumer insights, behavioural science, UX research, or a closely related field.
• Meaningful hands-on experience designing and/or fielding surveys professionally.
• Strong understanding of questionnaire design and common sources of survey error and bias.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain why a survey design decision is methodologically strong or weak.
• High attention to detail and comfort making nuanced judgments with incomplete or ambiguous information.

Requirements

• Experience with platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Alchemer, Decipher/Forsta, QuestionPro, or similar research tools.

Benefits

• Compensation: $120/hour
• Location: Remote

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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