{"id":1419,"date":"2026-04-09T04:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forecastingresearch.org\/?post_type=job&#038;p=1419"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:21:20","slug":"research-manager","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/forecastingresearch.org\/careers\/research-manager","title":{"rendered":"Senior Researcher \/ Research Manager (Closed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This role is now closed.<\/strong><br><br>Thanks for your interest in working with us. While this role is no longer accepting applications, we\u2019re always looking for talented people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"btn orange\" href=\"https:\/\/forecastingresearch.org\/careers\">Check our open roles <svg width=\"7\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 9\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path d=\"M0.000156283 8.60806L4.22416 4.33606V4.24006L0.000156283 6.10352e-05H1.80816L6.06416 4.28806L1.80816 8.60806H0.000156283Z\" fill=\"#102B23\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<svg width=\"8\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 8 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path d=\"M0.601719 8.85794L4.82572 4.58594V4.48994L0.601719 0.249939H2.40972L6.66572 4.53794L2.40972 8.85794H0.601719Z\" fill=\"#102B23\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">the role<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this role you would manage one or more research projects. This may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinating a team of research analysts and research assistants, delegating tasks as appropriate, and ensuring that projects stay on track to meet deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to the design of research projects that will help advance the science of forecasting and\/or make forecasting more useful to policymakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning data collection and ensuring smooth implementation of this process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning and overseeing data analysis, working closely with data analysts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpreting the results of research, and identifying key findings and implications for policy and philanthropic priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinating the writing of project reports and (where appropriate) academic papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning and executing evaluation of research projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">qualifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal candidate would have the following characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passionate about FRI\u2019s mission of improving decision-making on high-stakes issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong generalist research and writing skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent project manager who drives work ahead independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear, explicit communicator, both in writing and verbally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with, and interest in, quantitative forecasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work productively in a self-directed (remote) environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience managing people is preferred but not required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience managing the full research project cycle\u2014from design to implementation to delivering results and evaluating\u2014is preferred but not required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with some of the data skills listed in our <a href=\"https:\/\/forecastingresearch.org\/roles\/data-analyst\">data analyst<\/a> job description, though not required, is preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>We highly encourage you to apply, even if you don&#8217;t feel completely qualified. Some of the best people we\u2019ve worked with in our careers felt underqualified when they first applied, and we\u2019re glad they did so anyway.<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The fine print<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We prefer full-time but are open to part-time roles for the right candidate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salary is commensurate with experience and location, $85,000-$130,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This role is entirely remote, however we ensure that team members have opportunities to connect and collaborate in-person with regular team retreats (currently three times per year) and virtual collaboration sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team members can work whichever hours of the day work for them but must be consistently available between our core hours of 11am and 3pm ET.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are able to hire people in most countries, provided they have pre-existing work authorization for that country. Team members based outside the U.S. will be employed through an employer of record (EOR) service in their country of residency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We may be able to sponsor US work visas, however we cannot guarantee that a visa application will be successful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer a 100% contribution towards specific health insurance plans in each country, 30 days per year of paid time off (including public holidays), up to 10 days of paid sick leave, and a $3,000 remote work budget, among other benefits. 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