Research Assistant

SKIM Research Assistant The Netherlands - Rotterdam Are you looking for an interesting and fun part-time role alongside your studies? Do you want to boost your CV, gain hands-on experience in consumer insights, and get a unique behind-the-scenes look at a growing international consultancy? Join our Rotterdam office as a Research Assistant! Who are we? For over 45 years, we've been trusted partners to the world's largest CPG, technology, and healthcare companies. We specialize in understanding decision-making in innovation, brand communications, and pricing & revenue management. Our approach combines methodological rigor, marketing expertise, and deep client understanding to build lasting strategic partnerships. With 11 offices across the US, Europe, Asia, and South America, we collaborate closely with clients to navigate the right strategies. Ranked #3 in GRIT's most innovative research agencies, we continuously enhance our solutions. Above all, we foster a culture where smart, genuine people support each other, pursue their dreams, and thrive together. Job description As a Research Assistant in the Rotterdam office, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects that combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will work closely with analysts and project managers, helping to ensure that client projects run smoothly and efficiently. Your focus will be on supporting the team with a variety of analytical and project-related tasks. Along the way, you will gain valuable exposure to the world of consumer insights and consultancy while working on projects for some of the world's leading brands. Through these projects, you will help major consumer goods companies make strategic decisions around innovation, portfolio optimization, and brand communications. For example, you might help a client in understanding how price changes might impact consumer demand. Your responsibilities may include: • Supporting analysts and project managers in the day-to-day execution of client projects • Assisting with the setup of questionnaires and project-related tools • Contributing to data processing, analysis, and insight generation • Supporting operational and administrative project activities • Helping ensure that deliverables meet SKIM's high standards for quality and accuracy Qualifications The ideal candidate is a dedicated, smart and enthusiastic team player. Typically, we are looking for someone with the following profile: • Currently studying at university level (final-year bachelor's or master's), preferably in a relevant field such as Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Marketing Management, Business Analytics, Econometrics, or a related field • Interest in consumer insights, data analytics, and consultancy • Available for at least 16 hours per week during office hours, with a preference for 24 hours per week • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy • Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn and develop professionally • Internationally-minded What SKIM offers you: • A part-time student role in our Rotterdam office • Gain real-world experience in a supportive, multicultural environment • The opportunity to support real client projects and learn from experienced professionals • A supportive team where you can ask questions, learn, and grow • A flat organizational structure where everyone is treated as equal • A place where taking initiative isn't just encouraged, it's valued • A team that enjoys the ride, with regular outings, events, and social activities At SKIM, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. With increased diversity comes greater variety of perspectives, ideas and creativity, and we foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves. Therefore, we welcome diversity in applicants and base our hiring decisions regardless of age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic characteristics, marital or military status. Additional information Thank you for taking the time to read the description of this role, and we look forward to reading your submission if this role sounds very exciting to you! We read each application carefully and will get back to you as soon as we can. Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, written in English, will be considered. Explore life at SKIM At SKIM, we believe that when you can truly be yourself and feel inspired by your work, you become the best version of yourself - both personally and professionally. At SKIM we are always looking for smart, ambitious and genuine people to join us and follow their dreams.