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Research Analyst

Summary

Data Sciences is looking for a research analyst to assist in the development and execution of market research studies, online experiments and other research projects. This is an entry-level position for someone who has experience in R. The right fit is someone who is a highly motivated self-learner looking to grow and take on a challenging role at a fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

• Analyzing and visualizing data to identify meaningful patterns and communicate findings through clear, accurate, and visually polished charts, tables, and other deliverables.
• Online survey programming and fielding, including survey setup, testing, quotas, vendor coordination, quality checks, and troubleshooting.
• Establishing research strategies and writing survey questionnaires that align with client objectives and support a clear analytical story, with attention to survey length and respondent experience.
• Drafting and presenting research reports and memos that synthesize findings into clear, accurate, and actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen QA, and solve problems through automation, AI tools, and API integrations.
• Carry out other special projects as required.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with experience in quantitative methods.
• R programming capabilities: 2+ years intermediate experience, with practical experience using the tidyverse (especially dplyr and purrr), writing reusable and modular code, and developing or maintaining R packages.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. git).
• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to design clear, compelling, and visually polished data visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with code and follow coding best practices.
• Understanding of statistical principles, particularly with respect to survey design and interpretation. 
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to manage several tasks at once and stick to deadlines, good at identifying priorities and managing expectations.
• Flexibility: you don’t get flustered when new challenges are thrown your way.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot/react quickly when needed.

Assets

• Experience in market and/or public opinion research.
• Knowledge of other programming languages and tools (e.g., SQL, Python, JavaScript, Google Apps Script), additional analytics related software development experience is a plus.
• Experience programming, launching, and monitoring surveys programmed in Qualtrics and/or similar survey platforms.
• Familiarity with AWS-based data workflows, including storing, querying, transforming, and automating data using tools such as S3, Redshift, DynamoDB, and Lambda.
• Experience safely leveraging LLMs into workflows, especially code assist tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI), and willingness to integrate new technologies into your work.
• Experience with web development tools like React, Next.js, and modern CSS. 
• Experience related to politics or campaigning.
• Experience with public speaking and presenting research to diverse audiences.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• We work globally! Knowledge of other languages is appreciated.

Knowledge of English is required for this position as the incumbent will be required to interact daily with a predominantly English-speaking clientele located outside of Quebec.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal opportunities for everyone. If you require any special accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to equal employment opportunities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process or by emailing [email protected].