Senior Researcher – Public Opinion, Political Attitudes

heimatwurzeln e.V.

Senior Consultant leading Public Opinion Research for a non-profit focusing on conservative environmentalism. Utilizing data analysis to guide strategy and community engagement efforts.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute Public Opinion & audience research.
Shape analytical approaches that inform heimatwurzeln’s national strategy and campaigns.
Help teams define clear research aims, key questions, and methodological choices that generate actionable insights and address their practical needs.
Lead full research cycles—from scoping and design to analysis and presentation of results.
Conduct desk research, identifying relevant studies, polling data, and public datasets to build strong evidence bases.
Build questionnaires, sampling plans, and interview guides that are rigorous and fit for purpose.
Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to extract insights that deepen audience understanding.
Turn complex data into clear, concise insights with strong narrative logic.
Develop structured reports and presentations that highlight implications for strategy and campaigning.
Oversee multiple research workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery across all phases.
Translate broad research goals into clear work plans, milestones, and deliverables.
Maintain strong communication and collaboration with colleagues, advisors, and partners.
Source and manage polling agencies and research suppliers: write clear briefs, oversee implementation, and ensure data quality and compliance with internal standards.
Review outputs, offering analytical feedback and ensuring consistency across projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8+ years of experience in public opinion, political, social, or market research—ideally in roles involving senior analytical responsibility.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research design skills, from sampling design to data analysis.
Confidence using data tools such as SPSS, R, or similar, with strong data literacy.
Ability to interrogate datasets and analytical approaches to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Strength in synthesising complex information and translating findings into clear, strategic insights.
Experience managing multiple research projects and external suppliers.
Excellent communication skills—able to explain methods and insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Interest in politics, society, behaviour, and environmental issues.
Fluency in German and English.
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Purposeful work shaping a young, mission-driven organisation.
Fully remote with occasional travel for team events.
Flexible, family-friendly hours supporting work–life balance.
Supportive, collaborative culture.
Opportunities to engage with civic organisations and partners.
Contribute to environmental challenges through a values-aligned, bottom-up approach.
Help build a young institution with long-term purpose and impact.
Competitive non-profit sector pay.
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Hard Skills & Tools

public opinion researchpolitical researchsocial researchmarket researchquantitative research designqualitative research designdata analysissampling designdata literacyreport writing

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationproject managementsynthesis of informationstrategic thinkingnarrative developmentattention to detailproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Master’s degree