About Us
RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute with over 30 years of experience in conducting policy research for governments, international organizations, research councils, charitable foundations, and other organizations. We believe that good research helps shape sound answers to pressing societal challenges, ultimately making communities safer and more secure, healthier, and more prosperous in the future. RAND Europe has approximately 170 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Netherlands.
Our Science and Emerging Technology (SET) research group conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of policy research, especially related to emerging technology policy, research and innovation policy, and energy and environment policy.
The RAND Technology & Security Policy (TASP) Center spans RAND Europe and RAND US. The Center researches how high-consequence, dual-use technologies like artificial intelligence and biotechnology change the global competition and threat environment, then develops policy and technology options to advance the competitiveness and security of the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, their allies and partners, and the world.
Given the current state of AI technical development, there is an urgent need to provide robust and non-partisan research to support critical policy windows such as the EU AI Act implementation, potential UK AI legislation, and global discussions such as the 2025 AI Action Summit.
About the Research Analyst – AI Policy Position
RAND Europe and the TASP Center seek Senior Research Analysts to help steer, grow, and execute our work addressing frontier AI’s impacts on technology competitiveness, security, and safety. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in fields such as public policy, law, or computer science, and possess strong analytical and writing skills. This role will be key in leading and contributing to our research, strategy, proposal development, relationship development, and thought leadership across a range of relevant topics. These topics include, but are not limited to, the EU AI Act consultations, AI policy in EU member states and in the UK, information security for AI labs and data centres, AI capability evaluations, the intersection of AI with synthetic biology, cybersecurity, geopolitics, or international governance.
The role will initially be offered as a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a further 1-year extension and/or a permanent role later depending on the circumstances.
Start dates are available immediately (pending mandatory background checks in line with government criteria) and through to early 2025.
The successful candidate must be based in Belgium (preferably), the UK, or the Netherlands, or be willing to relocate. They may work at our offices in Brussels, Cambridge, or Rotterdam. They would be required to travel at least once a month to Brussels, London, or other relevant locations.
We are open to hiring people with higher or lower experience levels or different expertise areas to what this advertisement emphasizes.
Candidates will be expected to work across a range of the responsibilities listed below but might focus on a subset, and we will look to ensure that their work remains aligned with their strengths and interests. We are eager to support candidates’ growth and career progression through our extensive skills and development programme with dedicated support for your personal development.
Research and Analysis
Project Management and Strategy
Business Development and Profile Raising
Requirements
Education and Experience
Skills
Personal Qualities
Candidates should also have most (but not necessarily all) of the following qualifications:
If you are interested in this role, please submit a CV and cover letter/supporting statement below and complete all pre-screen questions. We will review applications on a rolling basis.
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team.