Social Science Research Intern

Social Science Research Intern

At SSRS, the work we do has an impact. We give people the chance to be heard by conducting quantitative and qualitative research on a variety of topics including current events, health care, customer satisfaction, politics, media usage, sports, and more. 

Our team of critical thinkers has genuine enthusiasm for our work and a shared goal to connect people through research.  We get excited about the inherent problem solving involved in survey-based research, and our process fosters transparency through collaboration. 

As a Research Intern at SSRS, you will support full-time staff on research projects from inception through final deliverables on our client services team. This internship is approximately 30 hours a week, starting on June 3rd, 2025 and ending the first or second week of August.

We seek candidates who want to join a fast-paced team of researchers, survey methodologists, data scientists, and analysts; who are driven to learn new skills and techniques; who pride themselves on delivering high-quality work; and who can think outside the box to solve challenges; and who can have fun doing it. 

This position requires working from the Glen Mills, PA office two days per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You should apply on the company website and send your cover letter to lshaheen@ssrs.com to be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Learn about survey research from leading practitioners in the industry.
• Gain hands-on experience through supporting the implementation of research projects, including survey and sample design, quality assurance steps, multi-mode implementation, data processing, weighting, and analytics approaches.
• Learn a range of technical skills that will be applied to current projects.
• Work with SSRS teams to develop collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in statistics, social sciences or related field, as of the summer of 2025.
• Interest in pursuing a career in social science research, or survey research and methodology; excitement about social science research.
• Ability to work in the Glen Mills, PA office two days a week, from 9 AM – 5 PM. No transportation will be provided to/from the office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel). Some knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software (R, STATA, SAS) are preferred.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented and highly-organized.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring time management.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Application Requirements: 

Please send a cover letter and resume detailing any applicable social science research experience and any internship program requirements for your school.

Our goal is to promote diversity, creativity, and flexibility across our teams while strengthening problem-solving abilities and collaboration.  

Ready to be part of something bigger?  Apply today to join the team that is redefining research to impact positive change.