Research Associate

Graduate Research Associate Intern – 6-month contract

• Location: New York or LA (1x a week in the office)
• Date Posted: 25/08/2026
• Salary: $20 per hour

In the words of one of our senior clients recently…

Who we are and why we exist.

System1 is a The Creative Effectiveness Platform. Our target customers are the world’s largest advertisers. These businesses understand that creativity is the most powerful tool for growth within their control. System1 helps them make confident creative decisions that lead to transformational business results.

What we do
System1 predicts and improves marketing effectiveness. Our advertising and idea tests measure emotion to give our customers the most accurate predictions of the business impact of creativity. We ‘predict’ (provide research results) and ‘improve’ (provide insight and consultancy on those results) on arguably three of the most critical marketing questions for our customers: advertising effectiveness, innovation effectiveness and brand effectiveness. We aspire to do these three things better than anyone else at a value that makes System1 our customers’ choice.

Becoming part of our team

• AIM Listed, and with 10 Global Offices and over 150 employees, System1 is a fast-changing business. With exceptional IP, technological advantage, and a world-class team we are very well positioned for rapid growth. Central to this is our people. We need to hire the right people, into the right roles, at the right time.
• Are you up for being a part of the Research & Guidance team to deliver the best-in-class research to our clients?
• Would you like to work with colleagues who are passionate about changing the marketing landscape?
• Do you want to be part of the Revolution at System1?

What will you be doing?

• The Research & Guidance team is divided into three core specialisms; Brand, Communications and Innovation, and you will have the chance to work on projects across all three areas.
• As a Research Associate, you will be expected to learn and become an expert in our research tools and systems, performing them to the best of your ability to ensure the highest quality for client deliverables are met.
• You will be responsible for the management of projects, ensuring that they are delivered accurately and on time. This would involve:
• Liaising with clients for questionnaire approval
• Liaising with our project management teams to ensure the smooth and accurate running of projects.
• Support team in adding insight and analysis to reports.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your presentation skills by participating in internal meetings or training sessions and presenting in part at client debriefs.
• You will also be expected to proactively solicit feedback and identify growth goals to prepare you for the next level.

You need to be this kind of person:

• An appreciation for behavioural science a passionate for market research and an avid interest in the world of advertising
• Meticulous and process driven with the ability to solve problems and analyse issues.
• Ability to communicate powerfully and prolifically.
• Organised and proactive with a positive can-do attitude and a drive for results.
• Ability to be a self-starter but also be a collaborative team player while building relationships cross functionally.
• You have a strong drive for customer and external focus.
• You enjoy using your initiative and have a proactive rather than reactive approach.

You need to have the following experience:

• Strong academic qualifications, preferably in areas relevant to our business (marketing, psychology, business)
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Health Insurance / Medical Insurance / Dental Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
• Educational reimbursement opportunities
• Unlimited opportunities to interact with some of the leading thinkers in advertising and marketing fields.
• A Recognition Scheme to say thank you!
• Regular socials, including summer and winter parties.
• Wellbeing resources, including “de-clutter days” for your personal and professional needs.

We welcome applicants from all diverse communities and encourage our candidates to ask us about reasonable adjustments that we may be able to make to support through our recruitment process and while in post.