Careers at GCRI

Join our global team working to understand consumer behavior and improve shopping experiences worldwide through rigorous, independent research.

Why Work at GCRI?

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Global Impact

Your work will inform policy and improve consumer experiences across 150+ countries.

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Research Excellence

Work with cutting-edge methodologies and publish in top academic journals.

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Collaborative Culture

Join a diverse, multidisciplinary team of researchers from around the world.

Open Positions

Senior Research Scientist

📁 Research📍 Remote (US/Europe)Full-time

Lead quantitative research studies on global consumer behavior. PhD in economics, psychology, or related field required.

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Data Scientist - Machine Learning

📁 Data Science📍 Remote (Global)Full-time

Build ML models for survey quality assurance and synthetic data generation. 3+ years experience with Python/R.

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Regional Research Manager - Africa

📁 Research📍 Nairobi, KenyaFull-time

Manage research operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. Fluency in English and Swahili required.

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Policy Analyst

📁 Policy📍 Brussels, BelgiumFull-time

Analyze consumer protection regulations and contribute to policy recommendations. Experience in EU policy preferred.

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Senior Software Engineer

📁 Engineering📍 Remote (Global)Full-time

Build data infrastructure and APIs for our research platform. Experience with Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

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Research Fellow (2-year term)

📁 Research📍 Remote (Global)Fellowship

Post-doctoral fellowship for early-career researchers. Focus on methodological innovation in cross-cultural research.

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Data Visualization Designer

📁 Data Science📍 Remote (US/Europe)Contract

Create interactive dashboards and data visualizations for public consumption. Portfolio required.

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Research Intern - Summer 2025

📁 Research📍 Various locationsInternship

3-month paid internship for graduate students. Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting.

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Benefits & Perks

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Competitive Salary

Market-rate compensation with annual reviews and performance bonuses

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Health Coverage

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

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Generous PTO

25 days paid vacation plus local holidays and sick leave

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Learning Budget

$3,000 annual budget for conferences, courses, and professional development

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Remote Flexibility

Work from anywhere with flexible hours and home office stipend

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Parental Leave

16 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers, 8 weeks for secondary

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Travel Opportunities

Visit our global offices and attend international conferences

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Research Time

20% time for personal research projects and publications

Application Process

1

Submit Application

Apply online with your CV and cover letter

2

Initial Screening (1-2 weeks)

Phone or video call with HR team

3

Technical Interview (2-3 weeks)

Meet with hiring manager and team members

4

Final Interview & Offer (1-2 weeks)

Meet with leadership and receive offer if selected

Global Consumer Research Initiative