Posted 10/16
Senior Research Director
Field Research Corporation, San Francisco
Established in 1945 by Mervin Field, Field Research has earned the
reputation as one of the West Coast’s premier survey research organizations.
A founding member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO),
Field Research offers expertise in research design and all phases of survey
methodology – questionnaire design, sampling, data collection, data
processing, qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Field Research employs the full range of survey methodologies (personal
interviews, telephone interviews, mail surveys, web-based interviewing) to
conduct research for our clients in the pubic and private sectors. Our
senior staff conducts policy analyses, program evaluations, communications
and opinion research for government agencies and nonprofit organizations. We
provide customer satisfaction, marketing and advertising research for
commercial companies, and perform and evaluate surveys for legal cases
involving a variety of issues (including offering expert testimony in
court). Field Research has conducted the nationally quoted Field Poll since
1947.
The senior research director will be responsible for developing and managing
his or her own research practice, with support from Field Research’s other
research directors. The position reports directly to the company’s president
and offers an excellent opportunity for someone who has expertise in
quantitative and qualitative research methods, a client base and the ability
to generate profitable new business based on his or her skills, specialized
knowledge, experience, and reputation.
Successful candidates will have the following:
· A proven record in developing a strong client following.
· A graduate degree in the social or behavioral sciences.
· At least 10 years of research experience.
· Strong analytic, design, conceptualization and presentation skills.
· Specialized knowledge in a program or industry area.
· Ability to work independently in servicing and developing new clients.
Starting salary will be based on a candidate's
qualifications and experience and anticipated overall contribution to Field
Research's growth, profitability, and corporate
management. Successful Senior Research Directors are also eligible for a
discretionary performance bonus.
Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary
requirements in unformatted text, in the body of your email, no attachments
to blancah@field.com. Please enter
"Senior Research Director" as subject line. EOE
Posted 10/8
Project Coordinator
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research is an internationally recognized survey
research firm specializing in public opinion polls and focus groups across
the globe for political campaigns and parties, public interest organizations
and foundations, as well as corporate crisis management and positioning. You
can learn more about GQR at:
www.greenbergresearch.com
The Project Coordinator provides assistance to the Executive Vice President
who leads the international political practice. Responsibilities include
maintaining research schedule, coordinating and communicating the EVP’s
research, presentation and marketing activities with company management,
staff and clients. Responsibilities include scheduling travel, handling
expenses and researching information needed by the EVP or others within the
team. Position requires a team player with ability to multi-task who has
strong organizational, communication, writing and editing skills. Ideal
candidate will have experience in survey research or political
campaigns/consulting, interest in international politics, and three years
work experience.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
jobs@gqrr.com
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 10/5
Asst. or assoc. professor of political science; director,
Center for Public Opinion
High Point University
High Point University invites applications for a tenure-track position in
political science at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The
successful candidate will teach a reduced load of four courses each year in
the three-member Department of Political Science, while also serving as the
director of the university's newly established Center for Public Opinion.
The director's position entails overseeing the administration of several
polls throughout the academic year and coordinating the center's efforts to
involve students and faculty from various disciplines in original survey
research projects using 20 CATI-equipped call stations.
The successful candidate will be willing to teach an advanced seminar in
public opinion, the department's introductory survey of American politics,
and other courses in the applicant's area/s of graduate training and
research. The field of specialization is open; however, a strong command of
research methods, evidence of scholarly promise, and demonstrated teaching
effectiveness at the undergraduate level are essential. Pending final
administrative and budgetary approval, this position will start mid-August
2009. The PhD must be completed by the time of appointment.
High Point University is a top-tier baccalaureate university with
approximately 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40
countries and 40 states. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, a
diverse metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.5 million
residents, the university prides itself on small classes and excellent
instruction from an accessible, caring faculty of teacher-scholars. Details
on the Department Political Science are available at:
http://www.highpoint.edu/~polisci.
Interested persons should send a dossier containing a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate and undergraduate
transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a single-authored
writing sample to: Political Science Search Committee, c/o Dr. Mark Setzler,
Box 34, High Point University, High Point, NC 27262. We will begin reviewing
applications on October 20, and the search will continue until the position
is filled. High Point University in an equal opportunity employer. Members
of underrepresented groups, including women, are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Posted 9/21
Research Assistant/Office Manager, Intern
Belden Russonello & Stewart, Washington, DC
Belden Russonello & Stewart is a survey and focus group research firm that
works for progressive non-profits, foundations, the media, and Democrats. We
are seeking a research assistant/office manager for our office at DuPont
Circle. The person in this position has responsibility for the
administrative functions of our eight person office and contributes to our
survey and focus group research. The job is about half administrative and
half research related. Tasks may include assistance with preparing
presentations, reports and proposals; summarizing information from the
internet or other research; tabling; helping schedule projects; making focus
group arrangements; attending and taking notes at groups; organizing
meetings; billing; answering phones; ordering supplies, etc. This position
offers lots of room for growth for someone with an undergraduate degree, who
has good computer, English language and organizational skills, and would
like to get into survey and focus group research. You can read about us at
www.brspoll.com. Please submit a cover
letter and resume to
nancybelden@brspoll.com. No calls, please.
We are also seeking an intern for part time work in our office. Submit a
letter stating your availability and resume for that position to
katestewart@brspoll.com.
Posted 8/15
Study Manager/Project Director [Silver Spring, MD]
Abt SRBI Inc.
Abt SRBI Inc. is a full-service global strategy and research organization
specializing in public policy and opinion surveys, health care,
telecommunications, media, energy, transportation, insurance and banking.
Clients include Fortune 500 companies, federal, state and local governments,
foundations and universities. Abt SRBI has an established track record of
providing high quality, timely and cost effective research and analysis.
Abt SRBI Inc. combines analytic expertise and organizational capabilities to
allow us to provide high quality research answers to difficult strategic and
tactical questions in a timely and cost-effective way. The research tasks we
have taken on cover a very broad range, but they are all characterized by
the importance of timely and insightful analysis that translates questions
into actions.
The firm was founded in 1981 with the explicit purpose of combining high
quality analytic capabilities with in-house control of research
implementation to ensure high quality, timely and actionable research for
strategy and decision-making in rapidly changing environments.
Duties:
* Managing the hands-on operational aspects of several projects
simultaneously
* Responsible for maintaining data quality across several complex social
science surveys
* Providing final review of data sets prior to client delivery
* Interpret and synthesize data from a variety of sources
Requirements:
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience working with quantitative data
* Ability to troubleshoot multifaceted data issues
* SPSS experience (or experience with a similar package)
* Detail oriented
* MS Office experience
Additional Useful Qualifications:
* Survey or market research experience
* A hands-on understanding of quantitative survey methodology
* Social Science/Public Policy background
In order to work with our government contracts, candidates must be able to
obtain a federal security clearance.
Abt SRBI offers challenges, opportunity, diversity and growth. You'll enjoy
a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, the best people in the industry and
a benefits package with options to meet your needs. Interested candidates
should submit their resume and salary requirements to:
m.hahn@srbi.com. For additional
information on Abt SRBI, please visit our website,
www.srbi.com. EOE
Posted 8/14
Senior Associate
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner has an immediate opening for an SENIOR ASSOCIATE in
their Washington, DC, office. GQR is an internationally recognized survey
research firm specializing in polls and focus groups across the globe for
political campaigns and parties, public interest organizations and
foundations as well as corporate crisis management and positioning. You can
learn more about GQR at:
www.greenbergresearch.com
Responsibilities include: Act as lead analyst and coordinator for high
profile international and corporate clients. Assist company Principal in all
aspects of survey research process including: drafting questionnaires and
focus group guidelines, writing reports/memos, analyzing survey and focus
group results, presenting findings, coordinating work for team members, and
proofing documents and graphic presentations. The position will require
international travel.
Candidate profile: Problem solver with a career interest in public opinion
research or campaign management. Detail oriented person with excellent oral
and communications skills, ability to work fast, accurately and creatively
under tight timelines and high pressure is essential. Position requires
strong writing and management skills. Individual should be a team player and
motivated, self-starter. Ideal candidate will have four or more years with
quantitative/ qualitative political/issue-driven research skills and
political campaign experience.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Submit cover letter, resume and
salary requirements to jobs@gqrr.com or
fax to 202-289-8648.
Posted 8/14
Project Associate
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner is committed to providing exciting and
rewarding career opportunities for highly talented, hard working, and
politically oriented individuals committed to progressive change. At
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, exceptional people with diverse backgrounds
have the opportunity to learn new skills, grow professionally, and
contribute to important projects. Staff operate in one of the most
challenging and fast-paced work environments outside of the White
House, advising some of the world's outstanding
leaders, campaigns, issue groups, and corporations
in over 80 different countries.
The Project Associate is an entry-level position assisting the
international political team with multiple aspects of the survey
research process, primarily providing support to analysts and
principals. Duties include developing presentations and graphs,
proofreading datasets, and providing background research. This is a
fast-paced environment that requires outstanding attention to detail,
excellent time management skills and a superior ability to
communicate effectively. It requires high
proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. The position also offers the opportunity for international
travel. Preference is given to candidates with SPSS, SAS or STATA
skills, political campaign experience, foreign language skills and
political science or international relations degrees. Submit cover
letter and resume to:
jobs@greenbergresearch.com
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 8/4
Senior Research Director/Vice President
APCO Insight, Washington, D.C./New York City
APCO Insight, the opinion research and message development division of APCO
Worldwide, is adding research professionals. Insight is a fast-growing
research organization offering a wide range of opinion and market research
services. We specialize in using sophisticated qualitative and quantitative
research techniques to guide reputation management, litigation and crisis
communication, and issue management. We are looking to add a senior-level
professional to either our DC or New York office who will develop
strategies, determine appropriate research methodologies and manage research
efforts on behalf of our international business clients. You will research
analyze factors such as stakeholder opinions, organizational reputation and
opposing interests and provide strategic and tactical recommendations to
clients or APCO's project staff in the development
of strategic communication initiatives.
A successful candidate will have the ability to multi-task, strong time
management and organizational skills, excellent written and oral skills,
professional demeanor, self-motivated, excellent computer skills, working
knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics, strong data analysis
skills, and 5+ years relevant issues based/public affairs/corporate
communication research experience. Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters
Degree preferred.
APCO, named "2007 Large PR Firm of the Year"
by PR News, offers a collegial work environment, an award-winning training
program, opportunities for international exchanges, and a competitive
compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
For consideration or more information, please visit:
www.apcoworldwide.com
Or, contact:
jlee@apcoworldwide.com
Posted 7/21
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