Research Fellow

10a Labs; Chicago (IL); Remoto; USD 34.000 - 45.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Hourly pay

Flexible hours

Part-time hours

Descrizione del lavoro

10a Labs is seeking a remote, part-time Research Analyst to conduct open-source and targeted research, summarize findings, and report to stakeholders. The role emphasizes security, safety, and ethical handling of sensitive topics.

Lean into independent work, collaborate with teammates, and use Python or research automation tools to streamline data collection. Continental US remote, up to 20 hours per week, with occasional travel for interviews.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Mansioni

• Conduct open-source and targeted research in various sources.
• Analyze, summarize, and clearly report findings for stakeholders.
• Explore emerging questions and pursue lines of inquiry as priorities shift.
• Collaborate with teammates to design and refine research methods or analytic approaches.
• Work on sensitive topics with professionalism and care.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Writing

Research experience

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IR/Political science/economics/cybersecurity

Strumenti

Python

Research automation tools

Descrizione del lavoro

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)