Research Analyst and Senior Research Analyst

Research analysts support FRI research projects in a variety of ways, focusing on:

• Project and survey design, background research on topics of relevance to forecasting studies, question writing, and writing up research findings
• Working across several projects concurrently, with most work focused on applied studies using forecasting methods to better understand important topics
• Assisting project leads in designing and conducting studies, distilling complex topics into forecastable questions or clear explainers
• Integrating qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify the most important findings of a study and writing up findings in various formats

This role advances the science of forecasting to improve decision-making on high-stakes issues facing society, including AI progress, bioweapons, and nuclear risk, by developing practical forecasting tools and applying them to society's most critical decisions.

Successful candidates will have:

• Generalist research skills and clear, explicit communication with strong writing skills
• Ability to work productively in a self-directed remote environment
• Research or project-level experience, including in academia or an industry role (ideal)
• Familiarity with and interest in quantitative forecasting, and comfort taking on new challenges and learning new tools

Benefits include:

• Salary commensurate with experience, likely between $70,000-$130,000
• 80% contribution towards fully funded health insurance for staff
• 30 days per year of paid time off (including holidays)
• Up to 10 days of paid sick leave
• Remote work with regular team retreats and virtual collaboration sessions

The Forecasting Research Institute is a team developing forecasting methods to improve decision-making.