Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $60,000 – $100,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Political Science Researcher to conduct deep research on political institutions, behaviour, and policy. The role combines methodological rigor with strong writing — producing research that informs decisions inside and outside the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative political science research
- Build datasets, run analyses, and document methodology rigorously
- Write research reports, briefings, and academic-quality manuscripts
- Monitor political developments relevant to research areas
- Present findings to internal and external audiences
- Collaborate with policy, communications, and product teams
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in political science, public policy, or related field
- 3+ years in academic, think tank, or applied political research
- Strong quantitative skills (R, Stata, Python) and survey methodology
- Excellent academic writing and ability to translate research for general audiences
- Familiarity with political datasets, voter files, and election data
- Track record of published or presented research
What You'll Bring
- Curiosity about how models behave and why they fail
- Rigor in following guidelines and flagging ambiguity early
- Strong written communication, including ability to document findings clearly
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.
Political Science Researcher • Sheffield, UK
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