Statistical Research Intern
About The Position
The intern will work directly with the Chief Scientist and SVP of Data Science on large-scale statistical analysis projects, contributing to the development and refinement of 2026 U.S. election forecasting models. Why join YouGov? Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do. Life at YouGov We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. Data Privacy To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks. Who we are Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better. With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks. What we do At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of connected consumer data that has developed daily over our 20 years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 27+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights. As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are the most quoted market research source in the world. Leading in online market research, we have a strong record for data accuracy and innovation. A study by the Pew Research Center concluded that YouGov “consistently outperforms competitors on accuracy” as a vendor of choice. We are the market research pioneer of Multi-level Regression with Post-stratification (“MRP”) for accurate predictions at a granular level. Our purpose Our purpose is to give our global community a voice by collecting, measuring and analysing their opinions and behaviors and reporting the findings accurately and free from bias.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in statistics, quantitative social science, or a closely related field.
- Practical working knowledge of Multilevel Regression with Post-stratification (MRP), applied statistics, and econometrics is essential.
- Comfortable working with large datasets and have hands-on programming experience in R.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to learn new software and techniques independently.
- A high degree of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy is expected.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with LLMs is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of statistical analyses at scale
- Assist in building and validating predictive election models
- Help interpret results for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication will be expected, as findings may need to be clearly conveyed across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
