Research Careers
Academic, industry, policy, market, UX — research-as-a-craft across fields.
Research is a craft applied across very different fields. Academic researchers, industry researchers in tech and pharma, policy researchers, market researchers, and UX researchers all do recognisably similar work in different employer types.
23 careers in this collection
Crypto Quant Researcher
Growing
Design algorithmic trading strategies for crypto markets
Maximal Extractable Value Researcher
Growing
Research MEV dynamics in on-chain markets
Quantum Algorithm Researcher
Growing
Advance theoretical quantum computing
Alignment Researcher
Growing
Research AI safety and value alignment
AI Alignment Researcher
Growing
Research methods that keep AI systems aligned with human intent
Flashbot Researcher
Growing
Research MEV protection and dark pools
Interpretability Researcher
Growing
Understand and interpret neural network behavior
AI Jailbreak Researcher
Growing
Discover novel LLM exploitation techniques
Multimodal AI Researcher
Growing
Research models that combine text, image, audio, and video
RLAIF Researcher
Growing
Advance reinforcement learning from AI feedback methods
CBDC Researcher
Growing
Research central bank digital currencies
AI Policy Researcher
Growing
Shape AI policy and governance frameworks
AI Safety Researcher
Growing
Research how to align advanced AI systems with human values — red-teaming, interpretability, and alignment.
Red Team AI Researcher
Growing
Stress-test LLMs for jailbreaks, harmful outputs, and policy violations
Longevity Researcher
Growing
Research aging biology and longevity interventions
Quantum Computing Researcher
Growing
Push the boundaries of computation by developing quantum algorithms and hardware that will solve problems impossible for classical computers
Biotech Researcher
Growing
Discover and develop the biological innovations that cure diseases and feed the world
Longevity Research Scientist
Growing
Push the boundaries of human healthspan by researching the biology of aging and developing interventions to extend healthy life
UX Researcher
High demand
Discover what users truly need through rigorous research methods
Market Researcher
Growing
Uncover the insights that help businesses understand markets, customers, and competitors
Research Scientist
Growing
Conduct original research to advance knowledge and solve real-world problems
Survey Researchers
Growing
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys.
MP Researcher / Parliamentary Assistant
Growing
A UK staffer supporting an MP or peer with casework, policy research, and constituency liaison.
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