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Senior Researcher – Public Opinion, Political Attitudes

Research ScientistResearch ScientistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1-10Since 2023H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Germany

Posted

60 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

6 yrs expGermanEnglish

Job Description

Senior Researcher – Public Opinion, Political Attitudes

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, and 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

  • Purposeful work shaping a young, mission-driven organisation.
  • 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.
  • BahnCard 1st class Division.

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