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NORC at the University Chicago

Join Our Team

Add your talents to a widely respected organization whose research is trusted by millions. 

Corporate Careers

Advance your career with us. NORC offers a diverse range of roles in research, IT, finance, HR, contracts, communications, and administrative positions.

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Field Interviewers

Join our team of field interviewers to conduct in-person survey interviews. Our field interviewers work remotely to meet survey respondents where they are.

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Telephone Interviewers

Join our team of phone interviewers to conduct survey interviews from NORC call centers. Our phone interviewers solicit survey responses from people across the globe.

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Internship Program

Our nine-week internship program provides hands-on experience in social science research for students completing undergraduate, master’s degrees, and PhD programs.

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Why Work at NORC

We are a mission-driven organization that knows employees do their best work when they’re happy, healthy, and engaged.

Meaningful Impact

Our research informs policies and products that make life better for people across the country and around the world.

Professional Development

We support employees as lifelong learners, providing the time and resources to develop new skills.  

Quality Benefits and Pay

NORC provides competitive benefits and salary packages tailored to position and employee experience.

Scientific Rigor

Join a world-class team that will push you to reach your fullest potential and do your best work.

Work-Life Balance

Through flexible hours, work-from-home options, and other policies, we help employees strike a healthy balance.

Collegial Environment

Our inclusive, collaborative workplace creates a space that fosters creativity and innovation.

Careers That Make a Difference

NORC’s success in delivering innovative research and addressing our client’s complex challenges stems from the richness of perspectives within our team. We believe talent takes many forms, which is why we’ve modernized our hiring approach to focus on demonstrated capabilities rather than traditional credentials. We invest in our people through comprehensive benefits, continuous learning, and mentoring opportunities to help every team member reach their full potential.

NORC Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

    NORC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in compliance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at norc-recruiter@norc.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

    NORC recruiters are here to help! Do you have questions about the hiring process? Send inquiries to norc-recruiter@norc.org.

    People Make NORC Possible

    Our People & Culture

    Every NORC staff member—from field interviewers and research scientists to statisticians and IT specialists—makes an integral and valued contribution to research you can trust.

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