Open-Source Threat Research Fellow

10a Labs; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowed (continental US)

Competitive hourly rates: $25/hr for本科

Competitive rates: $32.50/hr for grad/

Up to 20 hours per week (flexible)

Occasional onboarding in DC/NYC/SF

Job summary

10a Labs is seeking a part-time research-focused role for candidates based in the continental United States. You will conduct open-source and targeted research, analyze findings, and report results to stakeholders across security and safety teams.

The role emphasizes independent work in a remote setting, with potential flexibility up to 20 hours per week. Strong writing and analytical skills, plus basic Python scripting, are important for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Interest or experience in online research, information security, or trust & safety.
• Ability to summarize complex information into concise, actionable reports.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python) or familiarity with research automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source and targeted research in various sources, including social media, forums, and news outlets.
• Analyze, summarize, and clearly report findings for a variety of stakeholders.
• Explore emerging questions and pursue lines of inquiry as they arise, adjusting focus as priorities shift.
• Collaborate with teammates to design and refine research methods or analytic approaches.
• Work on sensitive topics (e.g. hate, violence, scams and fraud, etc.) with professionalism and care.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Writing

Research

Security research

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations/political science/economics/cybersecurity

Tools

Research automation tools

Job description

10a Labs is seeking a part-time research-focused role for candidates based in the continental United States. You will conduct open-source and targeted research, analyze findings, and report results to stakeholders across security and safety teams.

The role emphasizes independent work in a remote setting, with potential flexibility up to 20 hours per week. Strong writing and analytical skills, plus basic Python scripting, are important for success.