Entry level market research analyst Jobs in Durham, NC

Research Analyst II

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix) Requisition Number : 257670 Regular or Temporary : Regular Location :

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area : UNIVERSITY Date : Jun 18, 2025

Duke University :

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

The Center for Advanced Hindsight (CAH) is Dr. Dan Ariely’s behavioral economics lab at Duke University. Currently, the center manages $6 million in grants, working with researchers, postdoctoral students, interns, undergraduate students, volunteers, and staff at the Duke campus location and from all over the world. At CAH, researchers study the decision-making process in the hopes of helping people lead better, more sensible daily lives. The center has served as an incubator for nine start-up companies, partners with 30 organizations through the Common Cents Lab, and is supported by numerous sponsors.

Occupational Summary

Research Analyst II is a mid-level behavioral science researcher at the Center for Advanced Hindsight. They may hold advanced degrees and / or have three or more years of experience in the field of behavioral science. They operate with some oversight, provide mentorship to more junior staff, and are responsible for carrying out smaller projects independently.  This contract position is grant-funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability and other factors.

Work Performed

Independently lead research studies – 35%

• Conduct literature reviews to identify gaps, generate new hypotheses, and inform existing streams of research
• Contribute to hypothesis generation for field and lab studies and contribute to study designs
• Ensure all studies are fielded with fidelity
• Sometimes responsible for conducting data analysis, drawing conclusions from study results, and determining next steps, with supervision from Research Scholars or Project Managers
• Occasionally responsible for drafting manuscripts for academic publication and popular press
• Write IRB applications

Provide support to research studies – 35%

Manage relationships with partners and sponsors – 15%

Provide project management – 15%

Required Qualifications at this Level

Travel and work authorization (required) –

Technical Skills (required) -

Other :

Other (preferred) :

Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $58,656.00 to USD $94,617.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social science or related field . A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience

4 years of experience in research / data analysis. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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Nearest Major Market : Durham

Nearest Secondary Market : Raleigh