Research Fellow

10a Labs; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in continental US

Flexible schedule

Up to 20 hours/week

Job summary

10a Labs is seeking a part-time research analyst to conduct open-source and targeted investigations from various sources. You will analyze findings and clearly report them to stakeholders, then adapt as priorities shift.

You will join teammates to refine research methods, and handle sensitive topics with professionalism. Ideal candidates have strong analytical, writing, and research skills, with basic scripting (e.g., Python) and comfort working remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in relevant field.
• Experience with open-source or security research is a plus.
• Ability to summarize complex information clearly for stakeholders.
• Comfort working independently and in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source and targeted research from various sources.
• Analyze, summarize, and report findings to stakeholders.
• Explore questions and adapt approaches as priorities shift.
• Collaborate with teammates to refine research methods.
• Handle sensitive topics with professionalism and care.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Writing

Research skills

Education

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

Tools

Python basics

Job description

About 10a Labs: 10a Labs is the safety and threat‑intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. Our adversarial red teaming, model evaluations, and intelligence collection enable engineering, safety, and security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deploy AI systems safely.

Location & Travel Expectations

We are primarily seeking candidates based in the Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, and Denver metropolitan areas. Candidates hired in these locations will be expected to work from a 10a Labs office at least two days per week. All new hires will participate in in-person onboarding in Washington, DC, New York City, or San Francisco during their first week. Occasional travel may also be required for interviews, in-person meetings, and other business needs.

In This Role, You Will

• 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.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Possesses strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
• Has experience or coursework in security research, international studies, trust & safety, or related fields.
• Thinks critically, communicates findings clearly, and adapts quickly to evolving tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, economics, cybersecurity, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in online research, information security, or trust & safety.
• Ability to quickly 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work remotely, though must be based in the continental U.S.
• $25 per hour for undergraduate students
• $32.50 per hour for graduate students
• Flexible schedule, potentially up to 20 hours per week (negotiable)