Behavioural Research Consultant

About Open Evidence

Open Evidence is a research and consulting company specialised in policy research, with a strong focus on behavioural science, data collection, and data analytics. We work with European institutions, other public bodies and institutions, and private-sector clients to support evidence-informed decision-making through rigorous research, experimental methods, and applied policy analysis.

Our work covers a range of sectors, including energy, online consumer protection, public health, environment, digital policy, finance, banking, and telecommunications.

We are looking for a Behavioural Research Consultant to join our team and contribute to the design and delivery of policy-oriented research projects, with a strong focus on EU tenders, behavioural experiments, survey design, UX research, and the expansion of our work with private-sector clients.

The role

This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 3 years of experience, strong applied research skills, and proven experience working on projects for public institutions, especially in the context of European Union tenders and policy studies. Experience in, or interest in, supporting the growth of behavioural research projects for private-sector clients is also highly valued.

The successful candidate will contribute to both business development and project delivery, supporting the preparation of technical proposals and the implementation of behavioural research projects for both policy and private-sector clients.

• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and tenders for the European Commission and other public institutions
• Support the design and implementation of behavioural science projects for policy and private-sector clients
• Develop experimental designs, including surveys, online experiments, and related research tools
• Program surveys and experiments in Qualtrics or similar platforms
• Conduct UX research activities, including programming and testing user journeys, reviewing interfaces and prototypes, and identifying behavioural frictions and barriers
• Support the preparation of research materials such as interview guides, questionnaires, workshop materials, and analytical frameworks
• Analyse and synthesise findings from desk research, experiments, surveys, and qualitative research
• Contribute to project reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables
• Work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure high-quality and policy-relevant outputs

Essential requirements

• A PhD or Master’s degree in behavioural science, psychology, economics, public policy, social research, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a research institute, consultancy, or policy advisory environment
• Strong skills in experimental design, with a proven record of developing and programming behavioural studies and policy-oriented experiments
• Hands-on experience programming surveys or experiments in Qualtrics or similar platforms, with examples of shareable work
• UX research experience, with a proven track record in user testing, user journey analysis, interface review, or related activities
• Experience working with survey panels, online experiments, or digital fieldwork operations

Additional assets 

• Proven experience in tender preparation for the European Union and/or other public institutions
• Experience in a client-facing context
• Proven record of involvement in policy-related projects, with references that can be discussed during the selection process
• Experience with qualitative research tools, including interviews, workshops, and protocol development

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact research and policy projects for leading public institutions and private-sector clients
• A collaborative and international working environment
• A role combining behavioural science, policy research, experimentation, UX research, and proposal development
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Professional growth in a team committed to methodological rigour and policy relevance

Work package

• Salary range: €32,000–€38,000, depending on proven experience
• Meal vouchers
• 2 days per week of remote working
• Up to 6 weeks of remote working abroad
• Annual bonus based on performance
• Annual salary review based on performance

How to apply

Please complete the survey through the following link

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4399975940/

To access the survey, please use the following password: OE

It will take approximately 20 minutes. You may start the survey and return later to finish it. Please note that we will consider only complete applications.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting with the first submissions and continuing until the position is filled (Expected closing date May 10th)

Please submit the survey only once. If you are open to both Milan and Barcelona, you do not need to apply twice: a single application is sufficient, and you can indicate your location preference in the survey.

You should be ready to share an example of:

• your experience with experimental design, programming with different platforms
• your UX research experience, including tools used and examples