Market Research Methodologist - Fully Remote | Upto $158/hr
Mercor · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $158,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Define research quality standards for AI labs.
- Develop evaluation rubrics for research outputs.
- Analyze AI-generated business questions.
- Synthesize findings into executive recommendations.
- Evaluate AI research for accuracy and reasoning.
About the role
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Market Research Methodologist – Report Quality & Insights Evaluation Expert
Type: ContractCompensation: $158/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 month initially, with potential extension
Commitment: 40 hours during the first week, followed by approximately 15 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Define standards for high-quality business research reports and executive communications.
- Establish best practices for evidence interpretation, research synthesis, insight generation, and recommendation development.
- Help create evaluation rubrics that distinguish exceptional, average, and poor-quality outputs.
- Analyse business questions generated by AI systems.
- Synthesise research findings from multiple sources into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Produce decision-ready reports comparable to research and insights deliverables presented to executive leadership.
- Review AI-generated research and reporting workflows for consistency of reasoning and recommendations.
- Evaluate accuracy of analyses and interpretations.
- Assess appropriateness of confidence assessments and quality of logical reasoning.
- Ensure executive readiness of final outputs.
- Provide detailed feedback and scoring rationale.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3+ years of experience in market research, consumer insights, or customer research.
- Experience at Kantar, NielsenIQ, GfK, Gartner, Forrester, Circana (IRI), Mintel, Euromonitor, or a comparable research organisation.
- Expertise in survey methodology and questionnaire design.
- Experience conducting concept tests, message tests, brand tracking, or customer research studies.
- Experience producing executive-facing presentations and reports.
- Excellent written communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience across CPG, healthcare/pharma, financial services, retail, or consumer sectors.
- Experience presenting findings and recommendations directly to senior executives.
- Experience evaluating research quality, methodologies, and deliverables.
- Experience managing large-scale research programs.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Market Research
- Consumer Insights
- Report Quality Evaluation
- AI Research Analysis
- Survey Methodology
- Questionnaire Design
- Executive Communication
- Recommendation Development
- Research Synthesis
- Data Interpretation
Skills & topics
- Market Research
- Consumer Insights
- Report Quality
- AI Research
- Survey Methodology
- Questionnaire Design
- Executive Reporting
- Research Synthesis
- Data Analysis
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3+ years of market research experience and specific methodologies used.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize work with top research organizations or executive-level reporting.
- Prepare for AI interview: Understand Mercor's process and be ready to discuss your qualifications.
- Submit promptly: Complete all application steps, including the AI interview, for daily review.
Technical preparation
Master survey design principles.,Practice questionnaire development.,Refine report synthesis skills.,Study AI research evaluation.
Behavioral questions
How do you define 'quality' in research?,Describe a time you synthesized complex data.,How do you ensure recommendations are actionable?,How do you evaluate logical consistency?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected commitment for a Market Research Methodologist at Mercor?
- The role requires 40 hours during the first week for initial setup and familiarization, followed by approximately 15 hours per week. This contract position is initially for one month with potential for extension.
- What kind of research organizations does Mercor consider comparable to Kantar or NielsenIQ for this Market Research Methodologist role?
- Mercor values experience from organizations like GfK, Gartner, Forrester, Circana (IRI), Mintel, or Euromonitor. Any comparable firm with a strong reputation in market research, consumer insights, or customer research would be considered.
- How important is expertise in survey methodology for the Market Research Methodologist position?
- Expertise in survey methodology and questionnaire design is a 'must-have' qualification. This role involves defining standards for research quality and evaluating AI-generated insights, making a strong methodological foundation crucial.
- What are the key deliverables for a Market Research Methodologist at Mercor?
- Key deliverables include defining quality standards, creating evaluation rubrics, synthesizing research findings into actionable recommendations, and producing executive-ready reports. You will also provide detailed feedback on AI-generated research workflows.
- Is this Market Research Methodologist role remote, and what are the implications for location?
- Yes, this position is fully remote. Mercor is headquartered in San Francisco, but the role offers the flexibility to work from any location.
- What specific types of research studies should I have experience with to qualify for this Mercor role?
- The must-have qualifications include experience with concept tests, message tests, brand tracking, or customer research studies. Demonstrating experience in these areas will strengthen your application for the Market Research Methodologist position.
- How does Mercor handle applications for the Market Research Methodologist role?
- Mercor uses a streamlined application process that includes uploading your resume and completing an AI interview based on your resume. Applications are reviewed daily to ensure timely consideration.