Part-time Research Assistant

Practice (acquired by Instructure)

Part-time researcher analyzing markets and categories to support brand development at Practice agency. Collaborate on compelling decks and analysis for emerging brands and VC partners.

Posted 7/8/2026part-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market research methods and data sourcing, with a strong ability to translate insights into compelling presentations that influence business decisions. Possesses a keen interest in consumer brands and early-stage business development, along with a curiosity for leveraging AI to enhance research and strategy workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market Research MethodsData SourcingPresentation DevelopmentStorytelling Through DecksAnalytical Field Experience

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchData AnalysisStrategic ConsultingBusiness AnalysisOpportunity Evaluation

Soft Skills

CuriosityStorytellingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Presentation SoftwareData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Consumer BrandsEarly-Stage BusinessVenture CapitalCultural Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support founder's work identifying and evaluating opportunities to build new brands
Dig into markets, categories, and cultural trends
Translate research into compelling decks and analysis for emerging brands and VC partners
Spot white space in a category and size up market opportunities
Pull together well-argued analysis that shapes business decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in research, strategy, consulting, VC, or a related analytical field
A strong sense for storytelling through decks
Comfort building presentations
Familiarity with market research methods and sourcing credible data
Interest in consumer brands or early-stage business building
Curiosity about how AI can improve research and strategy workflows, and a willingness to help build and refine those processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time contract position
Compensation is based on experience