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Research Associate — Workplace Science

Gallup
CompanyGallup
CategoryScience & Research
LocationOmaha Riverfront
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted26 Jun 2026
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Contribute to research that improves workplaces around the world.   At Gallup, we study how organizations select, develop and engage people to achieve exceptional performance. As a research associate, you'll apply advanced quantitative and psychometric methods to large-scale workplace datasets, helping shape Gallup's workplace science on employee engagement, talent-based selection, leadership and organizational performance.   Why Research at Gallup   For decades, Gallup has helped organizations answer some of the most important questions about work: What drives employee engagement? What makes a great manager? How do organizations build thriving cultures? How can organizations identify and select people who will succeed?   The answers have inspired workplace practices around the world and informed some of Gallup's most recognized research, products and consulting services. As a research associate on workplace science, you'll contribute to the next generation of discoveries.   Gallup's workplace research is powered by resources few organizations can match:   Decades of research on employee engagement, talent-based selection, organizational culture, wellbeing, leadership development and employee experience   Access to unique historical and longitudinal workplace datasets that few researchers will encounter elsewhere in their careers   Opportunities to contribute to thought leadership, publications, client-facing insights and research that influence leaders around the world   Collaboration with researchers, consultants and subject-matter experts who are committed to turning evidence into meaningful workplace change   A culture that encourages curiosity, innovation and exploration of emerging methods, technologies and AI-enabled approaches to research   What You’ll Do   Support and lead workplace research projects from scoping through reporting, including literature reviews, research design, data collection, analysis and synthesis of findings   Conduct quantitative analyses using R, SPSS, Python or similar tools, including descriptive analyses, regression, reliability analysis, factor analysis, item analysis, validation studies and other advanced statistical techniques   Analyze Gallup's large-scale workplace datasets to identify what drives employee engagement, organizational culture, wellbeing, leadership effectiveness, employee experience and talent-based selection outcomes   Conduct qualitative research activities, including interviews, focus groups, cognitive interviews, thematic coding, codebook development and synthesis of open-ended responses   Develop and evaluate workplace assessments, surveys, interview guides and research items, including measurement analyses, item review and technical documentation   Translate research findings into technical reports, client-ready presentations, articles, internal briefs, manuscripts, research summaries and practical recommendations for leaders and organizations   Contribute to original research, thought leadership and publications that influence how organizations think about work, management and organizational performance   Leverage Gallup's historical and longitudinal workplace datasets to explore emerging workplace trends and generate new insights   Explore and apply AI-enabled tools and approaches that enhance research quality, efficiency and impact   Who We Want   Analytical thinkers  who explore complex data,