Date & Trends Researcher

Data & Trends Researcher (AI, Infrastructure & Supply Chains)
Remote | Full-time
About the Role
We're looking for Data & Trends Researchers (mid-senior level) to lead high-impact research into emerging technology ecosystems, with a particular focus on AI infrastructure, supply chains, and real-world signals of technological progress.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of data analysis, forecasting, and investigative research, particularly using unconventional or complex datasets (e.g. satellite imagery, supply chain data, or survey data).
You will help define research direction, build novel datasets, and produce high-quality insights that inform decision-making on rapidly evolving technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research across areas such as:
  • AI infrastructure and datacenters
  • Global technology supply chains
  • Satellite and geospatial data
  • Public and expert polling / surveys
  • Market and company performance trends
• Analyse complex and incomplete datasets to generate clear, defensible insights
• Build, clean, and maintain structured datasets to support ongoing research
• Produce written outputs including reports, briefings, and analysis articles
• Contribute to defining new research questions and identifying emerging trends
• Apply quantitative reasoning to estimate uncertain or hard-to-measure phenomena

What We're Looking For
Core Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative research skills
• Experience working with real-world datasets with uncertainty or incomplete information
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques (e.g. regression, statistical inference, bootstrapping)
• Ability to communicate complex insights clearly in writing
• Comfortable forming defensible conclusions from imperfect data

Highly Relevant Experience (one or more)

• Geospatial / satellite imagery analysis
• Supply chain tracking or logistics intelligence
• Polling, survey design, or public opinion analysis
• AI infrastructure, semiconductors, or hardware ecosystems
• Forecasting and trend analysis in emerging technologies
• Economic or market research (e.g. sell-side, macro, sector analysis)

Nice to Have

• Experience working with large-scale or novel datasets
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning trends, or technical ecosystems
• Coding skills (Python, R, or similar)
• Experience producing publishable research or insight reports

Skills & Attributes

• Curiosity & learning speed - able to quickly get up to speed in new domains
• Structured thinking under uncertainty - comfortable making estimates with limited data
• Strong judgment - ability to evaluate credibility of sources and claims
• Clear communicator - able to translate complex analysis into accessible insights

Working Environment & Benefits

• Fully remote, flexible working environment
• Competitive salary aligned to experience and location
• Generous paid time off and flexible leave policies
• Health, insurance, and retirement benefits (location dependent)
• Budget for learning, development, and productivity tools
• Regular team offsites and collaboration opportunities

Additional Information

• Open to candidates across multiple time zones (with some overlap with Europe / US preferred)
• Strong English communication skills required
• We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences

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