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10a Labs

Research Fellow

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Work
Remote
Employment
Not stated
Level
Lead / staff
Function
Science & research
Pay
From $25.00 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted
16 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $52K a year, is 76% below the median of $220K for lead / staff science jobs in United States (middle half $164K – $300K, 249 jobs that state pay).

28 science jobs open in Washington: 21% remote, 9 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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)

Source

Posted by 10a Labs on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:27 UTC; the original is the reference.

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