Research Fellow
Alliance Defending Freedom · Lansdowne, VA, Scottsdale, AZ, Washington D.C
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Alliance Defending Freedom's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Alliance Defending Freedom's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Alliance Defending Freedom
- high 38 stale, 0 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 53 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Alliance Defending Freedom's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Alliance Defending Freedom.
About this role
As a Research Fellow at Alliance Defending Freedom, you will support a Senior Fellow in conducting legal and interdisciplinary research on topics such as freedom of speech, religious liberty, and online child safety. Your responsibilities will include monitoring relevant developments, drafting policy papers, and assisting in event planning and engagement activities. You will also collaborate with other team members to share findings and contribute to the organization's broader initiatives.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- J.D. or advanced graduate degree in policy, theology, history, philosophy, political science, or a closely related field
- 3+ years of experience
- Alignment with ADF’s mission and ability to engage the conservative movement and the Church with credibility and authenticity
What you get
- 100% covered medical and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care reimbursement
- Paid disability
- Long-term care
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is specific to Lansdowne, VA and may vary by location
- Position requires alignment with a specific mission and values
- Research topics may involve sensitive cultural and legal issues
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