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Senior Researcher – Public Opinion
Location
Germany
Posted
94 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Researcher – Public Opinion
heimatwurzeln e.V.
• Lead and execute Public Opinion & audience Research • Shape analytical approaches that inform heimatwurzeln’s national strategy and campaigns • Help teams define clear research aims, key questions, and methodological choices that generate actionable insights and address their practical needs • Lead full research cycles—from scoping and design to analysis and presentation of results • Conduct desk research, identifying relevant studies, polling data, and public datasets to build strong evidence bases • Build questionnaires, sampling plans, interview guides that are rigorous and fit for purpose • Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to extract insights that deepen audience understanding • Turn complex data into clear, concise insights with strong narrative logic • Develop structured reports and presentations that highlight implications for strategy and campaigning • Oversee multiple research workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery across all phases • Translate broad research goals into clear work plans, milestones, and deliverables • Maintain strong communication and collaboration with colleagues, advisors, and partners • Source and manage polling agencies and research suppliers • Write clear briefs, oversee implementation, and ensure data quality and compliance with internal standards • Review outputs, offering analytical feedback and ensuring consistency across projects
Job Requirements
- 6–8+ years of experience in public opinion, political, social, or market research—ideally in roles involving senior analytical responsibility
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research design skills, from sampling design to data analysis
- Confidence using data tools such as SPSS, R, or similar, with strong data literacy
- Ability to interrogate datasets and analytical approaches to ensure accuracy and relevance
- Strength in synthesising complex information and translating findings into clear, strategic insights
- Experience managing multiple research projects and external suppliers
- Excellent communication skills—able to explain methods and insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Interest in politics, society, behaviour, and environmental issues
- Fluency in German and English
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
Benefits
- Fully remote with occasional travel for team events
- Flexible, family-friendly hours supporting work-life balance
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Opportunities to engage with civic organisations and partners
- Contribute to environmental challenges through a values-aligned, bottom-up approach
- Help build a young institution with long-term purpose and impact
- Competitive non-profit sector pay
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