Researcher - Interdisciplinary - New York

ByteDance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,400 - 367,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid personal time off

Job summary

A leading technology company in New York seeks a Researcher to provide in-depth analysis and recommendations. The ideal candidate will excel in interdisciplinary research and possess strong communication skills, with a preference for those holding a degree in Philosophy, Politics, or Economics. This position involves collaboration with scholars and drafting reports for senior leaders. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent ability to deliver in-depth and interdisciplinary research.
• 5+ years of research/industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations through desk research.
• Build and maintain trustful relationships with stakeholders.
• Draft reports for senior business leaders.

Skills

Strong network in academic community

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) majors

Job description

Researcher - Interdisciplinary - New York

Researcher - Interdisciplinary - New York

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Responsibilities
About the Team:
The research team operates within the company, acting as internal consulting team and conducting research on economic and philosophical studies, global history and international affairs. The team tracks macro trends, and strives to develop deep, insightful knowledge and understandings about the global context of the company.

Responsibilities:
- Provide analysis and recommendations through desk research;
- Build and maintain trustful cooperative relationships with scholars and researchers, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Draft reports for senior business leaders on topics of interest.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent ability to see the big picture of cultural and societal issues and deliver research outputs: the researcher will need to be able to provide in-depth and interdisciplinary research covering areas such as comparative cultural and philosophical studies, world civilizations and global affairs, and to identify their long-term implications for our company;
- Strong network in the academic community: the expert will need to communicate with leading scholars and experts on related topics;
- Strong teamwork and communication skills: the expert will need to work with experts and staff in our company to complete research work;
- Growth mindset: the expert must be comfortable with trying new things and iterating and improving based on feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:
- No specific academic background is required, but candidates for Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) majors, or having a similar extensive understanding of social sciences and humanities, are preferred;
- 5+ years of research/industry experience is preferred.

About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.


Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.


Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request


Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $150400 - $367200 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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