At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

­­­Your Role

As a member of the Gensler Research Institute, you will work closely with our Global Research Leads and other Institute team members to conduct quantitative and qualitative research across six areas of practice focus – workplace, cities, health, lifestyle, equity, and resilience. You will be a key contributor to major global research initiatives to explore how the built environment impacts business performance and the human experience at multiple scales. Qualified candidates should be collaborative, flexible, self-motivated, quick learners, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

What You Will Do

• Play a primary role in the entire research project cycle, including strategy development, question/instrument design, survey programming, and instrument testing

• Manage deployment of survey fielding working with panel provider partners

• Analyze survey results using both descriptive and inferential analytics

• Prepare toplines, cross-tabulations, segmentations, dashboards, and other data summaries

• Manage deployment of qualitative field work, in collaboration with third party respondent provider

• Oversee qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting

• Conduct analysis of self-report and observational data, including coding, content analysis, multivariate analysis, and modeling

• Collaborate with Global Research Leads, Practitioners and our Institute Publications team to synthesize and translate findings for publication in research reports and briefings

• Respond to findings requests from Gensler Executive Leadership, Global Research Leads and Practitioners

• Work with Marketing and Public Relations teams to incorporate findings into marketing collateral and media briefings

• Support other research efforts led by the Research Institute as required

Your Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or related field. Master’s or PhD in Applied Research (Sociology or Environmental Psychology) preferred

• 3+ years of professional research experience, in design field preferred

• Well versed in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection and management

• Strong data analysis abilities, both descriptive and inferential. Familiarity with mixed-methods a plus

• Fluency in statistical packages (e.g., R, SPSS, SQL etc.) a plus

• Experience with data exploration & visualization tools, preferably Tableau or PoweBI

• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analytics a plus

• Excellent interpretive and critical thinking skills with the ability to tell a story from the data

• Ability to work with global colleagues who come from a variety of different disciplines and backgrounds

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented with a start-up mentality

*The compensation range in New York is between $75-85k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience**

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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