Quantitative Research Associate

About the Company

Thursday Strategy is an expanding research and strategy firm that helps clients with high-quality insights and strategic recommendations. The team values collaboration and is focused on understanding emerging shifts in technology, innovation, and culture. The organization operates fully remotely within the United States, with periodic in-person meetups. Some travel may be needed for the role.

Role Overview

This is a multi-skilled position for a strategist and researcher who will contribute to consumer insights and innovation research across the full project timeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with active quantitative research initiatives and studies.
• Help design surveys and questionnaires.
• Build clear slide decks, charts, and client-ready materials that communicate findings effectively.
• Perform secondary research to support client briefs and strategic direction.
• Work closely with researchers, strategists, and creative team members.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related area such as business, marketing, sociology, psychology, data science, or design.
• Proven background in quantitative research and data analysis.
• A college degree is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong working knowledge of survey tools such as Decipher, Qualtrics, or Sawtooth, along with survey setup/programming.
• Ability to manage timelines, research tools, and support senior researchers effectively.
• Comfort with collecting, structuring, and organizing data for analysis.
• Experience using statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with using AI tools in strategic and analytical work.
• Background in presentation building and visual design tools such as Google Slides, Figma, or Canva.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Genuinely curious about people and the way they make decisions.
• Interested in how psychology, business, and marketing intersect.
• Able to work through ambiguity, switch between tasks, and ask thoughtful questions.
• Communicates clearly in both written and spoken form.
• Careful with details and comfortable working with spreadsheets, slides, and imperfect data.
• Can work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Motivated to learn, contribute, and grow with the company.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) plan offered.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.

Compensation

The expected salary range is $90,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience. Bonus opportunities are available on a regular basis.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send a resume and a cover letter that explains their relevant background and qualifications.