Market Research Analyst jobs in Manhattan, KS

The KU School of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Area has coordinated with BetterSpec to provide a business student internship opportunity as a Market Research Analyst.

The Market Research Analyst will gain hands-on experience in market research, estimating market size, creating financial projections, and delivering a comprehensive presentation. The position will contribute to strategic decision-making processes by providing valuable insights into market trends, potential opportunities, and financial viability. This will be an iterative process where additional work may be suited based on initial findings.

This is a part-time position, up to 10 hours per week, until a minimum of 120 hours is achieved. This position will start late March and continue until the end of the Fall 2024 semester. Due to the collaborative position, the Market Research Analyst position will be remote and will report to both the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programs at the University of Kansas School of Business and the Entrepreneur in Residence at KU Medical Center. This position is contingent on funding.

BetterSpec, an early-stage start-up company, is creating next-generation speculum used in women's exams for pelvic health, pregnancy, and diagnosing cervical cancer.

The Market Research Analyst position will (a) conduct market research, (b) determine estimated market size, (c) develop financial projections, (d) prepare a presentation, and (e) deliver a final presentation.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Must be a KU student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (during spring and fall semesters).
• Demonstrated evidence of coachability, time management, and/or self-leadership skills based on application materials.
• Demonstrated evidence of creativity, based on application materials.
• Evidence of strong communication skills.

During the semester term of the appointment, the KU student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students.

A complete application requires:

• On-line application
• Cover letter
• Current resume

Initial review of applications begins March 15, 2024, and will continue as needed until the position is filled.

Ryan Rains
Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programs
ryan.rains@ku.edu

Maria Flynn
Commercialization & Business Development Entrepreneur in Residence
mflynn3@kumc.edu

$10 - $14/hr, depending on experience

Up to 10 hours per week, flexible

Monday March 25, 2024

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