Research Associate

DecisionQuest, Inc.
Boston, MA

About the Job

DecisionQuest offers the most complete range of trial consulting services available throughout the United States.  Attorneys have retained DQ in over 18,000 high-risk engagements across the country.  DQ provides consulting services that utilize the latest and most successful trial techniques in Jury Research, Courtroom Graphics and Trial Technology/Presentation.

DecisionQuest is the nation’s leading trial consulting firm with extensive experience in strategy and theme development, witness evaluation and preparation, jury profiling, exhibit development, courtroom technology, and document management. We draw upon our vast network of highly experienced consultants and resources in offices nationwide.

DecisionQuest is currently in need of a Research Associate in their Boston, Massachusetts office.  Please submit a cover letter and a writing sample with your resume to mhutton@decisionquest.com .  The requirements for this position are below: 

Position Summary

Assist in the development, organization, writing and presentation of a sound research study using principles of social psychology, objective observation, quantitative analysis, creative thinking and logic.  He or she should support more senior research staff by: setting up research exercises; negotiating with recruiting facilities; developing screening information for research participants; running focus groups; conducting research data analysis; creating graphical presentation of quantitative data; writing analysis of mock deliberation sessions and other jury research analyses; contributing strategic ideas; and drafting sections of analytic reports.

Job Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, speaking, and presentation skills
• Ability to generate creative solutions to client problems
• Firm grasp of social science research methodology
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• PhD or Masters in the Social Sciences, Psychology, or Communications preferred or Law Degree
• Skilled in statistical analysis and interpretation
• Strong computer skills (word-processing, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Highly responsive to feedback

Job Duties  

• Managing and running social science research projects
• Effective communication with colleagues and participants
• Analyze quantitative data using SPSS
• Assisting with presenting research results, both oral and written, to trial teams and corporate clients in a clear and concise manner
• Supervised writing of research reports 
• Training more junior staff in report-writing, research design, and research set-up
• Performing juror interviews

DecisionQuest offers an industry competitive salary as well as health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) plan as well as an ESOP.  EOE