HybridHybrid: in-office Tuesdays and Thursdays; remote on non-office days. Relocation is not offered.
Consulting
About the job
Requirements
A background in the social sciences, with psychology, sociology, or anthropology degree or lab experience preferred.
Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods through coursework, internships, or work experience.
Ability to maintain quality work in a fast-paced, changing, and stressful environment while prioritizing several projects.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, including engaging with colleagues and clients in virtual settings.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work within commuting distance of the Century City co-working space and attend the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Must reside in California or Minnesota; the application asks candidates to indicate the city where they plan to work or reside.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing, executing, and analyzing research projects for a diverse range of companies.
Collaborate with a team of researchers to advance study progress against tight project deadlines.
Receive on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology.
Manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, address quality-control issues with online programs, data tables, and reports, and develop PowerPoint report charts.
Work with large data sets and support custom market research designs.
Desired Qualifications
Degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology.
Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods through coursework, internships, or work experience.
Research Associate - Los Angeles Office
Murphy Research · Los Angeles, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-27
Salary: USD 50,000–52,000
Workplace: hybrid
Description
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. At Murphy Research, we make difficult decisions easy.
We are actively seeking full-time Research Associates to join the Murphy Research consulting 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 consulting researchers work across industries on diverse projects with clients like Gatorade, Disney, Visa, Door Dash, and Waymo. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your research consulting 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 background in the social sciences: degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology preferred; you’re familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods from coursework, internships, or work experience
You’ve made the decision not to pursue a career in academic research. Instead, you’re eager to apply your knowledge of research methods toward business strategies and help our clients make difficult decisions easier
You put client-service first while maintaining high expectations for quality work under fast-paced, ever-changing, and stressful circumstances
You delight the clients you serve and thrive when challenged by changes and new opportunities
You understand the importance of time management and the need to prioritize as you work on several projects simultaneously
You love teamwork and collaboration just as much as working independently
You are skilled at engaging with colleagues and clients in a virtual environment and you don’t shy away from asking a question or adding your voice to the conversation on zoom
Your communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are points of strength
You possess an ambitious curiosity and are self-motivated to take initiative
You’re excited about pursuing a career working with top-notch brands in an ever-changing and dynamic environment that will be as challenging as it is rewarding
What You'll Be Doing:
In a fast-paced and deadline-driven consulting environment, you will utilize strong strategic thinking and analytic skill
You will collaborate with a team of researchers to execute study progress against tight project deadlines
With strong support from senior leadership, you’ll receive on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology to ensure research is of the highest quality
Utilizing our rigorous project process you will manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, address quality control issues with online programs, data tables, reports, and develop PPT report charts
You will work with large data sets, so an eye for detail is key; your proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must!
You will trust that career growth stems from the challenge inherent to custom market research designs - never doing the same thing twice; doing so, you’ll launch and develop your career as a strong analyst, project manager, and research consultant
What We Offer:
Daily opportunity for variety, challenge, and growth
Great training, career advancement, and mentorship opportunities
A collaborative, team-oriented, and high-performing atmosphere
Starting Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, in-person and virtual social activities
A commitment to a hybrid work model (all new hires must live within commuting distance of our Century City co-working space and join the team Tuesdays & Thursdays in-office); all team members also retain the support structure and flexibility to work remotely on non-office days.
Application Details:
Applying to this posting means you are located in CA - specifically Los Angeles
Applying to this listing means you live within commuting distance of our Century City co-working space and are committed to joining the team Tuesdays & Thursdays in-office
Relocation is not offered; Murphy Research can only hire in the states of CA or MN at this time. In your application, please indicate which city you plan to work/reside.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and will remain open until all current positions are filled.