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 35-40 hours a week, starting on June 2, 2026. The end date is flexible; typically, around the first or second week of August 2026.

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; 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.

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 2026. Undergraduates should have completed a minimum of 3 years of coursework.
• 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, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 AM – 5 PM. Temporary relocation assistance, including housing and transportation, are not provided.
• 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.

Pay Rates:

Undergraduate students: $18 / hour

Graduate students: $22 / hour

Application Requirements:

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

Application Submission Deadline:

February 16^th, 2026

Final Candidate Selection Date (Tentative):

March 27^th, 2026

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.