Research Fellow (Remote)

Research Fellow
Washington D.C.
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.
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)