Graduate Research Internship Opportunity with AROSE Group

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Internship Duration and Hours/Week: An average of 5 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per month) for approximately three months.

Hours: Standard business hours aligned to Eastern time zone

Locations: Remote - U.S.

 

ABOUT US
AROSE Group works with companies that range from financial giants to industry-changing consumer brands to nonprofits, working with C-suite teams and their people managers. The work anchors on three core pillars- Leadership, Organization, and Talent consulting and coaching services. We bridge humanity and profitability by helping our clients achieve sustained results without sacrificing people. We help them grow as leaders, activate their teams, drive strategy execution, and revamp their cultures and organization design. 

 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a motivated graduate-level student to conduct research in the specific areas of Leadership disciplines on which the AROSE Group points of view is founded. This role will play a critical part in expanding our knowledge library and shaping the intellectual backbone of future AROSE publications and service offerings. The intern will support our Founder-CEO by generating validated research that informs articles, journal submissions, periodicals, podcast episodes, and other media. As such, the research and findings will directly influence both AROSE’s internal thought leadership and the broader conversations we aim to drive in the field.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth literature reviews that directly inform AROSE’s thought leadership, published research, and evolving frameworks on modern Leadership topics.

• Assess the rigor and credibility of existing evidence to help shape AROSE’s official stance on emerging theories and strengthen the research foundation behind our offerings.

• Identify critical gaps, contradictions, and future-forward themes in the current body of knowledge to guide where AROSE can innovate and contribute new insight.

• Develop and refine research hypotheses that underpin upcoming AROSE studies, publications, and product concepts.

• Build and maintain structured, searchable bibliographies that support ongoing research cycles and accelerate knowledge development across the organization.

• Draft literature review sections and theoretical frameworks that will be integrated into AROSE’s research papers, white papers, and client-facing intellectual property.

• Synthesize and present research insights to the Founder-CEO and broader team to shape strategic decisions and guide the evolution of AROSE’s point of view.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this internship, the student will have:

• Gained practical experience in conducting literature reviews

• Strengthened skills in conducting, organizing and presenting research findings

• Bolstered project management and stakeholder management skills

• Built professional connections in the field of Leadership and Organizational Development 

• Contributed to work that is expected to result in publication

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (MA/MS, MBA, MPP, MEd, PhD, or related field) with a focus on organizational leadership, psychology, organizational behavior, management, sociology, or related disciplines.

• Strong academic research skills, including the ability to conduct systematic literature reviews, evaluate evidence, synthesize academic sources, and proficiency in the research database landscape.

• Demonstrated proficiency in academic writing, especially summarizing research and articulating theoretical frameworks into plainspeak.

• Ability to analyze complex ideas, identify gaps or contradictions in existing research, and generate clear, logical insights.

• High level of attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to accuracy.

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain structured bibliographies and research databases.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to non-academic audiences.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

• Interested candidates must apply to be considered

• Must be willing to submit references

• Must be willing to travel for work related business, if necessary (although very seldom)

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years or older

• This is not an entry-level role

 

REMOTE WORK POLICY:
AROSE is a fully remote organization.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT:
We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our hiring team during the recruitment process at team@arosegroup.com. 

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Due to a high volume of candidates, AROSE may use automated decision-maker technologies to filter candidates based on response to our application questions and other provided information. Our use of automated decision-making enables us to be efficient by providing a manageable list of possible candidates that meet our mandatory hiring criteria. If you object to our use of automated decision-making, please contact us.