[Hiring] Part-time Research Assistant @Practice

September 7, 2026

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Role Description

We're looking for a part-time researcher to support our founder's work identifying and evaluating opportunities to build new brands. You'll dig into markets, categories, and cultural trends, then translate that research into compelling decks and analysis for emerging brands and VC partners.

As a researcher, you'll be behind the scenes of how Practice decides which brands to build and how we build brands from concept, to formula, to market with founders and investors. You'll help spot white space in a category, size up market opportunities, and pull together the kind of sharp, well-argued analysis that shapes real business decisions. This isn't just research for research's sake; it will directly feed into brands that get built and launched.

Qualifications

Curious about markets, consumer behavior, and emerging categories
Experienced working on CPG brands
Comfortable moving between qualitative insight (cultural trends, competitive landscape) and quantitative analysis (market sizing, data)
Able to turn raw research into a clear, persuasive narrative
Detail-oriented, but able to zoom out and see the bigger strategic picture
Comfortable working independently and managing your own time in a part-time capacity
Experienced collaborating with remote teams or teammates
Interested in using AI tools to work smarter, not just faster

Requirements

Experience in research, strategy, consulting, VC, or a related analytical field
A strong sense for storytelling through decks
Comfort building presentations
Familiarity with market research methods and sourcing credible data
Interest in consumer brands or early-stage business building
Curiosity about how AI can improve research and strategy workflows, and a willingness to help build and refine those processes
Native or fluent English
Available for a part-time schedule (hours to be discussed)
As part of the interview process, you'll walk us through a research project, deck, or analysis you've built

Benefits

This is a part-time contract position, compensated on either an hourly or day-rate basis depending on the scope of work.
Compensation is based on experience.
As part of your application, please include your current hourly or day rate, or your expected rate for this engagement.

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