research on " ripped from the headlines topics" in business and policy Conduct analysis on how trends in innovation, markets, law & policy, and society affect current topics of interest and identifying original insights Help spearhead client research projects and analyses (polling, interviews, literature reviews, econometrics, etc.
) Identify and work with key principals, stakeholders, influencers, and experts related to the above research Develop reports or presentations of the above research and archive research files (literature review, reports, etc. ) Gather and process raw information for ongoing projects Brief other team members and trusted partners/experts on your work
at regular intervals Work autonomously on smaller projects and support teams and large-scale projects Participate in regular update meetings/calls to keep people apprised of progress and brainstorm research challenges and opportunities as they arise Skills and attributes needed: Education or background in topics generally tied to innovation, markets, law & policy, and society (e.
g. business, economics, public policy, science & technology, innovation & culture, sociology, higher education). (We do not expect that anyone will be well-versed in all of these. ) An interest in and general knowledge about technology and innovation and how our world and society are changing because of it An
understanding of and ability to apply the scientific method, hypothesis testing, and " first principles" thinking Exceptional analytical, writing, and communications skills Experience working with qualitative or quantitative data as commonly used in social sciences and policy research (e.
g. polling, interviews, modeling, literature searches) Intellectual, curious, versatile, and agile Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and hard working Experience needed (Research Analyst): At least three (3) years research experience, with an emphasis on quantitative/survey research, at a firm serving clients Bachelor's degree required Experience needed (Senior Research Analyst): At least three (3) years research experience, with an emphasis on quantitative/survey research, at a firm serving clients or in-house at a prominent organization Documented experience managing team members on research projects Bachelor's degree required Master's or Doctoral degree on a relevant topic a plus but not required Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Pay commensurate with experience.
Location: USA -- Charleston SC, Washington DC, or 100% remote Reports to: Chief Research Officer About our Company Data changes everything.
The technology that powers it, the strategies that leverage it, and the policies that seek to govern it are fundamentally changing every aspect of our lives, everywhere in the world. Good vs. evil, freedom vs. oppression, greed vs. altruism, hatred vs. humanity - the storylines are classic, but the battleground is everywhere, all the time. Our mission is to be at the forefront of this movement, guiding companies and institutions to pursue smarter solutions for a sustainable future. RXN Group is a firm focused on the intersection of innovation, markets and policy, built around journalistic sensibilities to communicate the real story in clear, understandable terms.
We bring an informed perspective to every issue we touch, addressing the largest challenges for the companies leading tomorrow.
