Data Center Watch Fellow
10a Labs · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $49,920 / year
- New York, NY
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Job highlights
- Conduct remote research on data center political risks.
- Analyze and report findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborate on research methods and analytic approaches.
- Draft reports and prepare presentation materials.
- Work flexibly up to 20 hours per week.
About the role
About 10a Labs:
10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. Our adversarial red teaming, model evaluations, and intelligence collection enable engineering, safety, and security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deploy AI systems safely.
Data Center Watch is a research project that tracks political risks emerging from local opposition to data centers with the aim of understanding the emerging regulatory landscape of data center development in the U.S.
In This Role, You Will:
- Conduct open-source and targeted research in various sources, including social media, forums, and news outlets.
- Analyze, summarize, and clearly report findings for a variety of stakeholders.
- Explore emerging questions and pursue lines of inquiry as they arise, adjusting focus as priorities shift.
- Collaborate with teammates to design and refine research methods or analytic approaches.
- Draft reports, prepare presentation materials, and support podcast development.
- Work on sensitive topics with professionalism, balance, and care.
- Support other critical initiatives as needed.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Is passionate about critical infrastructure, AI, data centers, and the social dimension of technology.
- Possesses strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
- Has experience or coursework in local politics, public opinion research, international studies, data centers, or related fields.
- Thinks critically, communicates findings clearly, and adapts quickly to evolving tasks.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, economics, human geography, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in online research, information security, or trust & safety.
- Ability to quickly summarize complex information into concise, actionable reports.
- Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Data visualization skills, slide presentation, and basic scripting skills (e.g., Python) or familiarity with research automation tools.
Key skills/competency:
- Data Analysis
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Research
- Writing
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Data Visualization
- Python
- Trust & Safety
- AI Ethics
Skills & topics
- Data Center Watch Fellow
- Research
- Data Analysis
- OSINT
- AI Safety
- Political Risk
- Public Opinion
- Technology Policy
- Remote Work
- Part-Time
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Python
- Data Visualization
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight research, analysis, and writing skills relevant to AI safety and data centers.
- Showcase your passion: Emphasize coursework or projects in political science, data centers, or technology policy.
- Demonstrate research skills: Mention experience with OSINT, data analysis, and summarizing complex information.
- Highlight remote work readiness: Stress your ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your analytical process and how you handle sensitive topics.
Technical preparation
Practice OSINT and social media research techniques.,Familiarize yourself with data visualization tools.,Review basic Python scripting for automation.,Study AI safety and data center policy.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex issue you researched.,How do you handle sensitive or controversial topics?,Explain how you adapt research to changing priorities.,How do you collaborate effectively remotely?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Data Center Watch Fellow role at 10a Labs?
- The Data Center Watch Fellow at 10a Labs conducts research into political risks surrounding data center development in the U.S. This role involves open-source intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting to help understand the evolving regulatory landscape.
- What are the educational requirements for the Data Center Watch Fellow position?
- A Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, economics, human geography, or a related field is required, or equivalent professional experience. Coursework or experience in local politics, public opinion research, or data centers is also beneficial.
- Is the Data Center Watch Fellow role remote?
- Yes, this is a remote position. The fellowship is based in the continental U.S. and offers a flexible schedule, working up to 20 hours per week.
- What kind of research will a Data Center Watch Fellow perform?
- Fellows will conduct open-source and targeted research using social media, forums, and news outlets. They will analyze, summarize, and report findings, exploring emerging questions and refining research methods.
- What skills are essential for the Data Center Watch Fellow role at 10a Labs?
- Essential skills include strong analytical, writing, and research abilities. Experience with online research, information security, data visualization, and basic scripting (like Python) is also highly valued.
- How does 10a Labs use the research from the Data Center Watch project?
- The research helps 10a Labs, and its clients (AI labs, tech companies), understand political risks and the regulatory landscape of data center development. This informs AI safety and deployment strategies.
- What is the compensation for a Data Center Watch Fellow?
- Compensation is hourly: $25 per hour for undergraduate students and $32.50 per hour for graduate students. The role is part-time, up to 20 hours per week.
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