Research Fellow

10a Labs; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work ( continental US )

Job summary

10a Labs is seeking a research-focused candidate to join our safety and threat-intelligence team. You will conduct open-source and targeted research, summarize findings, and report clearly to stakeholders. The role emphasizes analytical writing, critical thinking, and adapting to evolving tasks.

We support remote work in the continental U.S., with in-person onboarding in Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco or Denver. Occasional travel for interviews and meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, cybersecurity, or 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Clear communication

Python basics

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations

Bachelor's degree in political science

Bachelor's degree in economics

Cybersecurity

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Python

Automation tools

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)