Associate Research Analyst

About Cypris:

At Cypris, we're building the single ecosystem for global innovation data. Cypris is an AI-powered research tool that centralizes data sources like scientific papers, global patents, market news, and company data into one platform. Cypris arms users with access to unique insights from 550M+ global data points, answering key questions about their market, competitors, core technologies & more to support new product development, commercial strategy & accelerate global innovation.

We’re connecting R&D teams to the global innovation landscape like the Bloomberg Terminal did for the finance world & Pitchbook for venture capital. Current users include leading R&D & innovation teams at mid-size to Fortune 100 companies operating in emerging markets like aerospace, genomics, cancer research, autonomous vehicles, and more.

About the Role:

Cypris is looking for a detail-oriented and curious Associate Research Analyst to join our growing Research Services team. The Associate Research Analyst is an early-career position for professionals who show potential and interest in technical and industry research. The role serves as a launchpad toward autonomous project ownership within Cypris’ Research Services team. You will support senior analysts on custom engagements, develop foundational research skills, and begin contributing discrete deliverables that help clients understand emerging technologies and competitive landscapes. We operate on a deliverable-first model—when and where you work is secondary to meeting deadlines and maintaining research excellence.

In this role, you will: 

• Gather and organize data from patents, scientific papers, market filings, product spec sheets, and company datasets to feed higher-level analyses.
• Draft custom research reports under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Shadow client calls, capturing structured notes and learning best-practice communication and responsiveness.
• Own smaller projects, gaining experience in end-to-end project execution.
• Engage in ongoing training and mentorship, actively seeking guidance while building autonomy in core research functions.

A Key Candidate Will Have: 

• 1-3 years of experience in a research, strategy, consulting, or analyst role—or relevant internships/coursework demonstrating analytical rigor.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, economics, or related analytical discipline.
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Clear writing and communication skills—able to distill complex findings into concise prose or slides.
• Working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets; enthusiasm for learning new analytic tools (SQL or Python a plus).
• Collaborative, proactive attitude with strong attention to detail.
• An eagerness to grow their skillsets and learn in a fast-paced startup environment.

Through this role, you will get:

• A strong base salary & highly incentivized option structure
• To be part of a high-growth startup - plenty of room for you to directly impact the company and grow your career
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• To have your voice & opinion heard
• Proper training to be armed with the right knowledge to find success in our market

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Where You Can Learn More About Us

Curious about what we’re building at Cypris? Here’s where you can dive deeper:

• Website: Explore our AI-powered platform and how we’re transforming R&D and innovation workflows: www.cypris.ai
• Press: Read the latest coverage and announcements:
• Cypris Welcomes Chris Staymates as Chief Technology Officer
• Cypris puts Elastic vector search and RAG technologies at the heart of its AI-powered research platform
• Cypris Secures Strategic Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation Intelligence
• AI is changing how R&D teams get answers to pressing questions
• LinkedIn: Follow us for updates, team stories, and industry insights: Cypris on LinkedIn

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get in touch?

You can submit an application & we’ll be in touch! If your resume and background appear like a good match, we will reach out for an initial phone screen.

Where is Cypris located?

Cypris has offices in New York and Los Angeles.

What are Cypris' future hiring plans?

We're constantly looking for the best talent in all facets of engineering, sales, customer success, marketing etc. We will regularly post new job opportunities on this page, Wellfound or LinkedIn. Right now our immediate focus is on Sales, Marketing & Engineering.

How does Cypris make money?

We sell annual access to our dashboard to R&D, innovation & IP teams looking to get in touch with the innovation landscape. We also build custom reports for objective-oriented projects. Both can be included in one package.

What does the interview process look like?

The process depends on the role. For all positions, we like to start with a quick intro call just to make sure we're aligned.

From there, we typically do a longer (45min) call with one of our team members that can appropriately vet your skills & "speak your language" - on the engineering side, this might mean some technical questions, while on the sales side we ask you to build a quick presentation about yourself.