At Illuminology, qualitative research assistants help the firm observe, explore, and dig deep into a wide range of consumer insight scenarios. They work under the direction of senior researchers to design, conduct, and report the results from a range of qualitative research methods. A heightened sense of curiosity is absolutely essential, as is the ability to quickly find appropriate ways to establish rapport with research participants.

At Illuminology, quantitative research assistants help the firm crunch, evaluate, and proof the numbers. They work under the direction of senior researchers to select and execute appropriate statistical analyses, to review the resulting output, and to ensure the accuracy of all the work we do. They design, conduct, and report the results from a range of quantitative data analyses, typically of survey data. Job duties may include cleaning and verifying data, selecting and performing statistical analyses (including the analysis of weighted data), writing reports of data, and proofing reports to ensure 100 percent accuracy. A high level of attention to detail is absolutely essential, as is the ability to select and conduct appropriate statistical analyses.