Research Executive - Political Research
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Cologne, Germany
HybridHybrid; at least 2 workdays per week in the Cologne office. Up to 30 days of working abroad in the EU.
Data & AnalyticsData Analysis
About the job
Requirements
- A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree related to opinion research, statistics, political science, or social sciences, or comparable vocational training such as training as a market and social research assistant.
- Experience in survey research in an academic, government, or private-sector context; political science experience is advantageous.
- Interest in politics and current affairs in Germany and Europe, and the ability to approach these topics objectively.
- Solid knowledge of empirical opinion research methods, survey methods, analytical procedures, and their applications.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of SPSS, Stata, or R.
- Very good German and English language skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work with clients across the political spectrum.
- Analytical thinking and the ability to abstract, synthesize, and interpret information.
- Ability to work carefully, systematically, and efficiently; reliability and willingness to take responsibility.
- Strong communication skills and respectful interaction with team members and internal stakeholders.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to develop professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with colleagues in Research, Public Relations, and Business Development, including internationally.
- Independently design, coordinate, and deliver national and international opinion research projects.
- Monitor project timelines, quality standards, and deliverables, and coordinate project activities with internal and external partners.
- Create questionnaires, project documentation, quota plans, results reports, dashboards, and publication-ready presentations.
- Program smaller questionnaires using YouGov's proprietary software and independently prepare data through cleaning, weighting, coding, and labeling.
- Interpret and analyze data in the context of political and social developments and theories.
- Communicate directly with clients, advise them, and support projects collaboratively.
- Contribute to clarifying client requests, calculating costs, preparing proposals, and building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Contribute to public relations by efficiently drafting and revising questionnaire wording on short notice in response to political developments, and support the planning and creation of articles and graphics.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in survey research with a political science focus is advantageous.
About the company
YouGov is a global market research and data analytics company that collects data on public opinion and consumer behavior through a proprietary panel of millions of people who participate in surveys. It turns this ongoing data into syndicated tracking products, custom research, and data analytics services for brands, media owners, and agencies. The company combines standardized tracking data with tailored studies and analytics to help clients understand markets and make decisions. Its goal is to provide actionable consumer intelligence across global markets, differentiating itself with its large, continuously active panel and scalable mix of tracking and custom research.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2000
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Group Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Company Match
- Hybrid Work Options