Research Analyst

The role

Research analysts support project leads in a variety of ways. Example tasks include:

  • Assisting project leads in designing and conducting experiments

  • Working with data analysts to understand research findings

  • Distilling complex topics into forecastable questions or clear explainers

  • Literature reviews

  • Integrating qualitative and quantitative analysis

  • Writing research and policy reports

  • Managing long-term research and writing projects


Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have the following characteristics, but do not let this list prevent you from applying:

  • Generalist research skills

  • Clear, explicit communicator 

  • Strong writing skills

  • Familiarity with, and interest in, quantitative forecasting

  • Ability to work productively in a self-directed (remote) environment

  • Comfort taking on new challenges and learning new tools

  • Familiarity with some of the data skills listed in our data analyst job description, though not required, is preferred

We are aware that women and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for roles if they don't meet every single criteria. We highly encourage you to apply, even if you don't feel completely qualified. Some of the best people we’ve worked with in our careers felt underqualified when they first applied, and we’re glad they did so anyway.

The fine print

Role details

  • We prefer full-time but are open to part-time roles for the right candidates.

  • This role is entirely remote. Applicants can work whichever hours of the day work for them but must be consistently available between our core hours of 11am and 3pm ET.

  • Salary is commensurate with experience, $70,000-$100,000.

  • We provide fully funded health insurance for staff, 30 days per year of paid time off (including holidays), and up to 10 days of paid sick leave, among other benefits.

Application process

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will add a closing date when we have received enough high-quality applications to be confident that we will make an offer. We will review all applications received prior to the closing date.

The application process will vary by candidate but for successful candidates will typically involve:

  • An initial application, including a 1-hour work test

  • A paid 10-hour work test 

  • Three 45-minute interviews with members of our team