Digital Research Analyst

ISD is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation, extremism and disinformation worldwide.

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.
• Additional paid time off for development.
• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Remote working budget.
• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.
• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives e.g. early finish on a Friday.

Salary

£35,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Location

You may work from our office in central London, from home, or on a hybrid arrangement to suit you. Please note you will be required to attend the office occasionally for team meetings.

Hours

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements.

Contract type

4 month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension subject to funding.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email [email protected].

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neuro-divergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

The role

ISD is looking to recruit a Digital Research Analyst to work as part of a team researching mis or disinformation, extremism and hate speech online across mainstream and alt-tech platforms with a focus on upcoming elections in Ireland and Europe. The Analyst will conduct quantitative and qualitative digital research, including data analysis and open-source intelligence. They will produce regular quantitative analytical outputs, as well as data visualisations and materials geared towards informing policy and practitioner stakeholders and will provide crucial project coordination functions. While this position has a specific focus on ISD’s issue areas in Ireland and Europe, the Analyst will work with teams studying similar issues across North America.

Key responsibilities include:

• Digital Ethnography & Qualitative Analysis (50%)
• Publications and outputs (30%)
• Digital Research & Methods (20%) 

To view a full job description, please  click here.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable subject matter expertise in the landscape of extremism, hate and mis- and disinformation in Ireland and Europe, experience with digital analysis and proficiency with social listening tools. They will also have strong experience and knowledge of online analytical tools and approaches, including big data analysis and OSINT techniques, with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to be flexible, multi-task and respond proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Please review our  job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply